Moving to
Moving to or from Ann Arbor, MI
Haulest is not a carrier. Across 30 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026, priced moves into Ann Arbor sit at a median of $3,375 and priced moves out sit at a median of $4,000.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Ann Arbor
People moving to Ann Arbor in this file most often start in Athens, GA; Manhattan Beach, CA; Roslindale, MA.
Inbound origins. People moving to Ann Arbor in this file most often start in Athens, GA; Manhattan Beach, CA; Roslindale, MA. Across 10 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into the city is $3,375. Those origin cities sit outside Michigan, so the trip is interstate and follows USDOT and FMCSA rules rather than the state page for a move that stays inside Michigan.
Price level. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Ann Arbor metro at 100.9 and Michigan as a whole at 96.2, with the United States set at 100. The metro index sits above that baseline and above the state figure. See how the gap hits a household on the cost calculator.
What reviewers paid, Ann Arbor. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Ann Arbor from elsewhere | $3,375 | 10 |
| Out of Ann Arbor | $4,000 | 18 |
| From Ann Arbor within the state | not published | 6 |
| Price level, Ann Arbor, MI (US = 100) | 100.9 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Moving out of Ann Arbor
A review is usually posted a few weeks after the move.
Where they go. The destinations named most often for moves out of Ann Arbor are Houston, TX; Belle Fourche, SD; Las Vegas, NV. Across 18 priced reviews, the median for leaving is $4,000, higher than the inbound median of $3,375. Moves that stay inside Michigan are too few for a median, so this outbound figure is the one with enough priced reviews behind it.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Sep, Jun, Aug and thin out in Mar, Dec, Apr. A review is usually posted a few weeks after the move. Those months mark the aftermath more than the loading day. Use peak timing to see the pattern, then read the estimate before you accept a number.
Where reviewers came from and went, Ann Arbor.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA | 2 | Houston, TX | 2 |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 1 | Belle Fourche, SD | 1 |
| Roslindale, MA | 1 | Las Vegas, NV | 1 |
| San Diego, CA | 1 | Avon Park, FL | 1 |
| Evansville, IN | 1 | Asheville, NC | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes an Ann Arbor move harder
Do not guess at stairs, docks, or long carries.
Access notes. The access line in these reviews is no single access problem, which means no single problem is named often enough to treat as typical for Ann Arbor. Do not guess at stairs, docks, or long carries. Before the quote, tell the mover the floor, the elevator, and the walk from the truck so the number covers the real job.
Damage share. 36.7% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating sits at 2.57. Ask for the valuation terms in writing before you book. Put the damage terms and the access facts in the quote, then compare that quote with moving cost basics.
Before you hire
Four checks before a deposit
Written estimate after a look
Interstate movers must give the booklet and a written estimate after a survey or a full description. A $499 ad is not an estimate.
FMCSA Protect Your MoveLegal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookupWalk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover110% on a COD non-binding job
Pay up to 110% plus agreed extras and they must hand over the load. Not a cap on extras you signed.
US interstate rules
Reviewed by Anthony Bale, 24 Sep 2026. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Drafted with grok-4.7-medium via cursor-agent on 2026-09-25, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Ann Arbor cost?
- Priced reviews of moves into Ann Arbor show a median of $3,375 across 10 reviews. Priced reviews of moves out show a median of $4,000 across 18 reviews. Moves that stay inside Michigan do not have enough priced reviews for a median.
- Where are people moving from and to?
- The origins named most often for moves in are Athens, GA; Manhattan Beach, CA; Roslindale, MA. The destinations named most often for moves out are Houston, TX; Belle Fourche, SD; Las Vegas, NV. These patterns come from 30 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
- Is a move to or from Ann Arbor interstate?
- A move that stays inside Michigan follows the rules on the state page. A move that leaves Michigan is interstate and falls under USDOT and FMCSA. The common origins and destinations in this file are outside Michigan.
- How often do Ann Arbor move reviews mention damage?
- 36.7% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.57. Access problems are not named often enough to rank, which is what no single access problem records. Tell the mover the building facts before the quote, and check a license with [license lookup](/calculators/license-lookup).
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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