Moving to
Moving to or from Dallas, TX
341 reviews in our file describe a move into or out of Dallas, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. Arriving moves show a median of $4,000 and leaving moves show a median of $3,000, and Haulest is not a carrier.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Dallas
The reviews that name an origin most often list Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL.
Who arrives, and from where. The reviews that name an origin most often list Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL. Inbound moves that include a price, 161 of them, show a median of $4,000. Moves that stay inside Texas are a different bill: a median of $460 across 76 priced reviews. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington price parity is 103.1, against 97.1 for Texas and 100 for the US.
The price level behind the quote. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro at 103.1. Texas as a whole sits at 97.1, and the US baseline is 100. The metro figure is the local price level these reviews sit inside. Pair it with a move or stay check if you are weighing the move on cost. The truck medians above are separate from that index.
What reviewers paid, Dallas. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Dallas from elsewhere | $4,000 | 161 |
| Out of Dallas | $3,000 | 133 |
| From Dallas within the state | $460 | 76 |
| Price level, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (US = 100) | 103.1 | 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 Dallas
Reviews cluster in May, Sep, Aug and thin out in Jan, Dec, Nov.
Where outbound moves go. People leaving Dallas most often head to Miami, FL; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA. Priced reviews of those departures, 133 of them, show a median of $3,000. See common routes for how those city pairs look in the wider file. A move that leaves Texas is interstate and sits under USDOT and FMCSA. A move that stays inside Texas follows the state rules on the state page.
When the calendar fills. Reviews cluster in May, Sep, Aug and thin out in Jan, Dec, Nov. Those dates are when the review was posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so the truck was likely booked earlier. Peak months are the ones to lock a date first. The peak calculator shows how that season sits against the rest of the year.
Where reviewers came from and went, Dallas.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 7 | Miami, FL | 4 |
| Denver, CO | 5 | Charlotte, NC | 4 |
| Chicago, IL | 5 | Atlanta, GA | 4 |
| San Jose, CA | 4 | Chicago, IL | 4 |
| San Diego, CA | 4 | Tampa, FL | 3 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Dallas move harder
29.9% of these reviews mention damage.
Access problems reviews name. The access issues named most often are elevators, stairs and walk-ups, tight streets and driveways. Put elevators, stairs, tight streets, and parking in the notes before anyone prices the job. Those are the snags this file records, and a quote built without them is pricing a different move. Read how to read an estimate so the line items match the building you actually have.
Damage share in the file. 29.9% of these reviews mention damage. The mean rating is 3.06. Before the quote, tell the mover about stairs, elevators, tight streets, parking, and anything fragile, in writing. The access list above is what past customers had to say after the fact. Saying it early is how the quote matches the building.
Access problems named in Dallas reviews
Elevators · 6 reviews
“I asked for a specific date as I need to reserve the freight elevator for the move and the time of the day, was again advised the driver would contact.”
Stairs and walk-ups · 5 reviews
“They were incredibly efficient, and moved all of my stuff out of an apartment, disassembled my bed, and moved everything and assembled my bed at a townhouse with two flights of narrow stairs.”
Tight streets and driveways · 5 reviews
“Then, he parked his massive 18-wheel truck on our narrow street and informed me the movers would show up in 15 minutes.”
Parking and truck access · 2 reviews
“The delivery truck driver, Franklin, contacted me the evening before my move to inquire about the parking at my apartment complex located near busy downtown Dallas for an 18-wheeler.”
Heat and weather · 2 reviews
“They worked very well, even though today was raining, they made sure to pack my things very well, so it did not become wet.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Dallas
Sorted by review count, not rating. A listing is not an endorsement.
- X Van Lines LLC279 reviews · 4.5 stars
- Green Van Lines Moving Company- Dallas150 reviews · 4.3 stars
- Puma Van Lines133 reviews · 4.4 stars
- Element Moving & Storage127 reviews · 4.6 stars
- Texas Top Movers100 reviews · 4.5 stars
- Geo Van Lines93 reviews · 1.2 stars
- US Movers Inc79 reviews · 2.6 stars
- You Move Me71 reviews · 2.6 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 Dallas cost?
- Moves into Dallas from elsewhere show a median of $4,000 across 161 priced reviews. Moves that stay inside Texas show a median of $460 across 76 priced reviews. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington price parity is 103.1, with Texas at 97.1.
- How much does a move out of Dallas cost?
- Moves out of Dallas show a median of $3,000 across 133 priced reviews. The destinations named most often are Miami, FL; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA. A move that leaves Texas is interstate and falls under USDOT and FMCSA.
- When are Dallas moves busiest?
- Reviews cluster in May, Sep, Aug and thin out in Jan, Dec, Nov. Those are post dates, usually a few weeks after the move. Book the truck with that lag in mind, especially for the busy months.
- What should I tell a mover before the quote?
- The access problems these reviews name most are elevators, stairs and walk-ups, tight streets and driveways. 29.9% of the reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.06. Tell the mover about stairs, elevators, streets, parking, and fragile items in writing before the 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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