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Moving to or from Baltimore, MD
151 reviews in our file describe a move into or out of Baltimore, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. The median into the city is $3,658 and the median out is $3,962, with 2024 metro price parity at 104.5 against a US baseline of 100.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Baltimore
The most common origins in these reviews are Pittsburgh, PA; New York, NY; Sacramento, CA.
Who is moving in. The most common origins in these reviews are Pittsburgh, PA; New York, NY; Sacramento, CA. Across 51 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Baltimore is $3,658. That figure is the middle of the priced set. A move that stays inside Maryland has a lower median of $1,675 across 40 priced reviews.
Price level after you land. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro at 104.5, and Maryland as a whole at 105.0. The US baseline is 100, so the metro and the state both sit a little above the national price level. If you are weighing a local move against a longer one, try the move or stay calculator. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
What reviewers paid, Baltimore. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Baltimore from elsewhere | $3,658 | 51 |
| Out of Baltimore | $3,962 | 68 |
| From Baltimore within the state | $1,675 | 40 |
| Price level, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (US = 100) | 104.5 | 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 Baltimore
Reviews cluster in Aug, Jul, Jan and thin out in Nov, Feb, Dec.
Where people go. The most common destinations in these reviews are Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL. Across 68 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Baltimore is $3,962. Leaving costs more in this file than arriving. A move that stays inside Maryland has a lower median of $1,675 across 40 priced reviews.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Aug, Jul, Jan and thin out in Nov, Feb, Dec. Those months are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so the busy window starts a little earlier than the post date. Check the peak calculator before you lock a date in the busier months. A quiet posting month is not a spare truck with your name on it.
Where reviewers came from and went, Baltimore.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 5 |
| New York, NY | 2 | Chicago, IL | 3 |
| Sacramento, CA | 1 | Tampa, FL | 2 |
| Glendale, CA | 1 | New York, NY | 2 |
| Trumbull, CT | 1 | Huntington, WV | 2 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Baltimore move harder
The access problems these reviews name most are stairs and walk-ups, elevators, tight streets and driveways.
Access problems named. The access problems these reviews name most are stairs and walk-ups, elevators, tight streets and driveways. Before the quote, tell the mover about stairs and walk-ups, elevators, tight streets and driveways, and parking or truck access. Those are the snags this file records, and a quote that skips them is a weak quote. Read how to read a moving estimate so the line items match the building.
Damage and the rating. 27.8% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.60. A damage mention is not the same thing as a claim that got paid, so ask how a broken item is handled before you sign. The state rules for a move inside Maryland are on the state page. A move that leaves Maryland is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA, so use the license lookup.
Access problems named in Baltimore reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 4 reviews
“When the movers finally arrive in New York 5 days later, the broker failed to tell them my building was a walk up and they did not have enough staff on hand.”
Elevators · 4 reviews
“Plus, They low ball the price and then there are additional fees which aren’t explained like, elevator fee, long carry fee, shuttle fee, etc.”
Tight streets and driveways · 4 reviews
“When they got in touch, they told us it would be another $850 for a shuttle truck because Maine doesn't allow residential delivery from semis.”
Parking and truck access · 2 reviews
“The parking lot of the apartment was very large, so no problem getting a truck or even tractor trailer in there.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Baltimore
Sorted by review count, not rating. A listing is not an endorsement.
- Green Line Relocation and Systems90 reviews · 4.7 stars
- Overland Van Lines34 reviews · 3.0 stars
- Mashav Relocation20 reviews · 4.3 stars
- Guardian Moving and Storage12 reviews · 1.3 stars
- Spartan Moving and Storage10 reviews · 1.8 stars
- Around the States Moving and Storage5 reviews · 2.6 stars
- Henry Moving Company5 reviews · 1.0 stars
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 a move to Baltimore cost?
- Across 51 priced reviews, the median for a move into Baltimore is $3,658. Moves that stay inside Maryland come in at a median of $1,675 across 40 priced reviews. The 2024 price parity for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro is 104.5, against a US baseline of 100.
- How much does a move out of Baltimore cost?
- Across 68 priced reviews, the median for a move out of Baltimore is $3,962. The most common destinations in this file are Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL. In this file the leaving median sits above the median for moves into the city.
- When do Baltimore move reviews cluster?
- Reviews cluster in Aug, Jul, Jan and thin out in Nov, Feb, Dec. The date is when the review was posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Book a little earlier than those busy posting months if you need a set date.
- What should I tell a mover before the quote?
- The access problems these reviews name most are stairs and walk-ups, elevators, tight streets and driveways. Tell the mover about stairs and walk-ups, elevators, tight streets and driveways, and parking or truck access before the quote. 27.8% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.60.
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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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