Moving to
Moving to or from Chattanooga, TN
Our file has 31 reviews of moves into or out of Chattanooga, posted from 2017 through 3 Nov 2026. Inbound priced moves sit at a median of $3,670, while outbound priced moves sit at a median of $1,020.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Chattanooga
Across 13 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Chattanooga is $3,670.
Who is moving in. The most common origins in these reviews are Palm City, FL; Chicago, IL; Rose Hill, MS. Across 13 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Chattanooga is $3,670. That figure covers only the priced subset of the 31 reviews in the file.
Price level. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro at 91.5 and Tennessee at 91.9, with the US set at 100. Pair that index with the inbound median before you decide the move is cheap or dear. A starting range sits on the cost calculator.
What reviewers paid, Chattanooga. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Chattanooga from elsewhere | $3,670 | 13 |
| Out of Chattanooga | $1,020 | 12 |
| From Chattanooga within the state | not published | 8 |
| Price level, Chattanooga, TN-GA (US = 100) | 91.5 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Top-rated movers in and near Chattanooga
Each has 5+ reviews and 4.0+ stars. Movers reviewed in the last 3 years come first, then by rating weighted by how many reviews back it. Few Chattanooga movers qualify, so the list goes on with the best elsewhere in the state; each card says where the mover is based. No mover pays to be on this list.
- Moving Solutions5.0(243 reviews)Nashville · USDOT 3213737 · latest review Oct 2026
- Big League Movers5.0(107 reviews)Memphis · USDOT 1999318 · latest review Dec 2023
- Gouffon Moving & Storage5.0(79 reviews)Knoxville · USDOT 553340 · latest review Dec 2025
- All State Movers LLC5.0(8 reviews)Spring City · USDOT 2833044 · latest review Jun 2024
- JustPro Moving4.1(10 reviews)Nolensville · USDOT 3925031 · latest review Jan 2026
- True Friends Moving Company4.0(49 reviews)Nashville · USDOT 2629977 · latest review Oct 2025
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Moving out of Chattanooga
Across 12 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Chattanooga is $1,020.
Where people leave for. The most common destinations in these reviews are Atlanta, GA; Wooster, OH; Soquel, CA. Across 12 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Chattanooga is $1,020. Moves that stay inside Tennessee have too few priced reviews for a median on this page.
When reviews pile up. Reviews cluster in Jun, Jul, Aug and thin out in Sep, Mar, Nov. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, which is a rough hint about booking pressure. Check peak season before you lock a date.
Where reviewers came from and went, Chattanooga.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm City, FL | 1 | Atlanta, GA | 2 |
| Chicago, IL | 1 | Wooster, OH | 1 |
| Rose Hill, MS | 1 | Soquel, CA | 1 |
| Naples, FL | 1 | Saint Augustine, FL | 1 |
| Ridgewood, NJ | 1 | Wilmington, NC | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Chattanooga move harder
32.3% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.52.
Access that shows up in reviews. The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. Tell the mover about stairs and walk-ups before the quote so the estimate reflects the building. Write those notes down and send them with the inventory before anyone prices the job.
Damage and the quote. 32.3% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.52. Read how to read a moving estimate so you know what the bid includes before you compare. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
Access problems named in Chattanooga reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 2 reviews
“My most recent move was to a 3 floor walk up in July.”
Route pages from and to Chattanooga
What a moving crew earns around Chattanooga
Half of the hand movers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area earn less than $18.19 an hour (US: $19.35); truck drivers, $27.62. An hourly quote for a crew pays two or three of them, plus the truck, fuel, insurance, and the company's margin, so the rate per mover is usually two to three times the wage. A rate near the wage itself means someone is not insured or not paid.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: 53-7062 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand (7,730 jobs in the area); 53-3032 Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. The occupation includes warehouse work, not only moving crews. BLS wage data
Doing it yourself
Renting a truck in Chattanooga
Which truck fits your home, and what to check before you book one here.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truck380 to 450 cu ft. The smallest box truck. No ramp at any brand.
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truck658 to 800 cu ft. The most rented size and the smallest with a ramp.
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truck1,016 to 1,200 cu ft. U-Haul and Penske only; Budget skips from 16 to 26 ft.
- 4 bedroom26 ft truck1,682 to 1,700 cu ft. The largest you can drive on a regular licence.
Fuel is only part of a DIY move: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
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 3 Nov 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 Chattanooga cost?
- Across 13 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Chattanooga is $3,670. The most common origins are Palm City, FL; Chicago, IL; Rose Hill, MS. Compare that median with other moves on the [moving cost](/us/moving-cost) page.
- How much does a move out of Chattanooga cost?
- Across 12 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Chattanooga is $1,020. The most common destinations are Atlanta, GA; Wooster, OH; Soquel, CA. Moves that stay inside Tennessee have too few priced reviews for a median.
- When do Chattanooga move reviews cluster?
- Reviews cluster in Jun, Jul, Aug and thin out in Sep, Mar, Nov. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Use that lag when you book a crew.
- Which rules apply if the move stays in Tennessee or leaves the state?
- A move that stays inside Tennessee follows the state rules on the state page. A move that leaves Tennessee is interstate and federal (USDOT, FMCSA). Tell the mover which kind of trip it is before you ask for a quote.
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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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