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Moving to or from Clearwater, FL
44 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026 describe a move into or out of Clearwater, with an inbound median of $3,500 and an outbound median of $1,300. Haulest is not a carrier, and this page only reports what those reviews show.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Clearwater
The median for those inbound moves is $3,500, taken across 25 priced reviews.
People moving in. The most common origins of people moving to Clearwater in this file are Tampa, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Daly City, CA. The median for those inbound moves is $3,500, taken across 25 priced reviews. Moves that stay inside Florida show a median of $1,260 across 11 priced reviews. If the move crosses a state line, it is interstate and falls under USDOT and FMCSA.
Price level. The BEA price parity for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro in 2024 is 100.9, with the US set at 100. Florida as a whole sits at 103.4. That metro figure is a regional index, so it covers more than Clearwater itself. For a personal cost check, use the moving cost guide or the cost calculator.
What reviewers paid, Clearwater. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Clearwater from elsewhere | $3,500 | 25 |
| Out of Clearwater | $1,300 | 15 |
| From Clearwater within the state | $1,260 | 11 |
| Price level, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (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 Clearwater
The median cost of a move out of Clearwater is $1,300, across 15 priced reviews.
Where people go. The most common destinations in these reviews are Tampa, FL; New York, NY; Austin, TX. The median cost of a move out of Clearwater is $1,300, across 15 priced reviews. Moves that stay inside Florida follow the state page rules. A move that leaves Florida is interstate and sits under USDOT and FMCSA.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Jan, Jun, May and thin out in Feb, Mar, Oct. Those are posting dates, usually a few weeks after the move, so book with that lag in mind if you want a quieter window. The peak calculator shows how month choice can change the quote. Read how to read an estimate before you sign.
Where reviewers came from and went, Clearwater.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 2 | Tampa, FL | 2 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2 | New York, NY | 2 |
| Daly City, CA | 1 | Austin, TX | 1 |
| Boston, MA | 1 | Cherokee, IA | 1 |
| Baltimore, MD | 1 | Washington Court House, OH | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Clearwater move harder
No access issue is named often enough to treat as a Clearwater pattern.
Access notes. These reviews name access problems this way: no single access problem. No access issue is named often enough to treat as a Clearwater pattern. Before the quote, tell the mover about building access, parking, and how far the truck can get, since a missing detail is a common way estimates drift.
Damage and ratings. 36.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.64. Ask how the mover handles a damage claim before you book, and keep a written inventory of what went on the truck. Photos taken before the truck leaves are more reliable than your memory of which box held the lamp.
Most-reviewed movers based in Clearwater
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 2026-09-25, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Clearwater cost?
- Across 25 priced reviews, the median cost of moving to Clearwater is $3,500. Moves that stay inside Florida show a median of $1,260 across 11 priced reviews. The most common origins in this file are Tampa, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Daly City, CA.
- How much does it cost to move out of Clearwater?
- The median for moves out of Clearwater is $1,300 across 15 priced reviews. The most common destinations are Tampa, FL; New York, NY; Austin, TX. A move that leaves Florida is interstate and follows USDOT and FMCSA rules.
- When should I book a Clearwater move?
- Reviews cluster in Jan, Jun, May and thin out in Feb, Mar, Oct. Those dates are when the review was posted, usually a few weeks after the move. If you want a quieter window, aim away from the busier months and book with that lag in mind.
- What do Clearwater move reviews say about damage and prices?
- 36.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.64. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro is 100.9, and Florida as a whole is 103.4, with the US set at 100.
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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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