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Moving to or from Austin, TX
Haulest is not a carrier. Across 231 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026, the median move into Austin is $4,800 and the median move out is $3,598.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Austin
People moving into Austin most often leave Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV.
Where people come from. People moving into Austin most often leave Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV. Across 116 priced reviews, the median for those inbound moves is $4,800. A move that stays inside Texas lands at a median of $654 across 41 priced reviews, so the long trip in is the costly part of arriving.
The price level. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro is 98.1, against 97.1 for Texas and 100 for the United States. Austin sits a little below the national level and a little above the state, so the living cost gap is small beside the cost of the truck.
What reviewers paid, Austin. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Austin from elsewhere | $4,800 | 116 |
| Out of Austin | $3,598 | 87 |
| From Austin within the state | $654 | 41 |
| Price level, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (US = 100) | 98.1 | 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 Austin
Reviews cluster in Aug, Sep, Jan and thin out in Apr, Dec, Nov.
Where outbound moves go. People leaving Austin most often head for Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Miami, FL. Across 87 priced reviews, the median cost to leave is $3,598, which sits below the inbound median of $4,800 and well above the inside Texas median of $654.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Aug, Sep, Jan and thin out in Apr, Dec, Nov. The date on a review is usually a few weeks after the move, so the truck was on the road a little earlier than those peak months. Check the peak calendar before you lock a week.
Where reviewers came from and went, Austin.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 7 | Chicago, IL | 4 |
| San Diego, CA | 3 | New York, NY | 3 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 3 | Miami, FL | 3 |
| Mountain View, CA | 2 | Portland, OR | 3 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 2 | Round Rock, TX | 3 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes an Austin move harder
41.6% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.13.
What to say before the quote. Tell the mover about stairs or a walk-up, a tight street or driveway, elevator access, and where the truck can park, because those are the access problems reviews name most: stairs and walk-ups, tight streets and driveways, elevators. Put those facts in the quote request so the price is for the building you actually have.
Damage and the rating. 41.6% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.13. That is a sour set of scores, so compare a written estimate on the cost calculator and read how estimates work before you accept a number.
Access problems named in Austin reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 7 reviews
“When looking at the move, they said that they needed an additional $275 because of stairs.”
Tight streets and driveways · 5 reviews
“The driver took off with my stuff with no indication of when he'd be back and then showed up five hours later with a shuttle demanding $461.25.”
Elevators · 4 reviews
“Our representative told us if you have elevator it shouldn't cost you extra.”
Parking and truck access · 2 reviews
“I got a lot of msgs from the delivery guy saying if there is no parking space for their truck then I might have to play $700 extra for transport, extra for walk and so on.”
Heat and weather · 2 reviews
“They lost household items, they strapped items to the back of the truck and it got rained on.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Austin
Sorted by review count, not rating. A listing is not an endorsement.
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 2026-09-24, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to move to Austin?
- Across 116 priced reviews, the median for a move into Austin is $4,800. Moves that stay inside Texas come in at a median of $654 across 41 priced reviews. The wider cost picture sits on our [moving cost](/us/moving-cost) page.
- How much does it cost to move out of Austin?
- Across 87 priced reviews, the median for a move out of Austin is $3,598. That is lower than the inbound median of $4,800. People leaving most often go to Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Miami, FL.
- When are Austin moves busiest?
- Reviews cluster in Aug, Sep, Jan and thin out in Apr, Dec, Nov. Those are posting dates, usually a few weeks after the move, so the busy weeks for trucks fall a little earlier.
- Do Texas rules or federal rules cover an Austin move?
- A move that stays inside Texas follows state rules, which are on the state page. A move that leaves Texas is interstate and is covered by federal rules from USDOT and FMCSA.
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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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