How much does it cost to move to Memphis?

Across 21 priced reviews, the median for a move into Memphis is $4,000. The most common origins in the file are Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Hayti, SD. BEA price parity for the Memphis metro in 2024 is 92.2, with the US at 100.

How much does it cost to move out of Memphis?

The median for a move out is $4,900 across 22 priced reviews. The most common destinations are Memphis, TX; Smyrna, GA; Raleigh, NC. A move that stays inside Tennessee has a median of $640 across 12 priced reviews.

When do Memphis move reviews pile up?

Reviews cluster in Jun, Sep, Oct and thin out in Nov, Apr, Mar. The post date is usually a few weeks after the move. Book earlier if your load date sits in the busy cluster.

Moving day in Memphis: inside, unprinted brown corrugated boxes are stacked securely beside the street-facing window, larger boxes below.

Moving to

Moving to or from Memphis, TN

53 reviews in our file, dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026, describe a move into or out of Memphis. The median is $4,000 for moves in, $4,900 for moves out, and $640 for a move that stays in Tennessee.

Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24

Moving to Memphis

Across 21 priced reviews, the median for a move into Memphis is $4,000.

Most arrivals come from Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Hayti, SD. Across 21 priced reviews, the median for a move into Memphis is $4,000. Those origins sit outside Tennessee, so the bill reads like an interstate quote rather than a same state job. Haulest is not a carrier; we only report what movers charged in the reviews we have. Compare a quote against the moving cost guide before you sign.

Below the US price mark, the 2024 BEA parity is 92.2 for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro and 91.9 for Tennessee, with the US set at 100. A lower parity does not shrink the moving bill by itself, but it is a useful check if you are weighing a move against staying put. Run both sides on the move or stay calculator.

What reviewers paid, Memphis. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026.

Move	Median paid	Priced reviews
Into Memphis from elsewhere	$4,000	21
Out of Memphis	$4,900	22
From Memphis within the state	$640	12
Price level, Memphis, TN-MS-AR (US = 100)	92.2	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 Memphis

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 Memphis 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.

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Moving out of Memphis

The median for a move out is $4,900 across 22 priced reviews

People leaving Memphis head to Memphis, TX; Smyrna, GA; Raleigh, NC. The median for a move out is $4,900 across 22 priced reviews, a bit above the inbound figure. A move that stays inside Tennessee is a different product: median $640 across 12 priced reviews. The state rules for a move inside Tennessee are on the state page, and a move that leaves Tennessee is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA.

Reviews cluster in Jun, Sep, Oct and thin out in Nov, Apr, Mar. Those dates are when the review was posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so book with that lag in mind if you want a truck in the busy window. If your date falls in the cluster, get the quote early and read it against the estimate guide. The peak calculator is the place to check how a month looks.

Where reviewers came from and went, Memphis.

Moved in from	Reviews	Moved out to	Reviews
Phoenix, AZ	1	Memphis, TX	2
San Diego, CA	1	Smyrna, GA	1
Hayti, SD	1	Raleigh, NC	1
Basalt, CO	1	Chicago, IL	1
Wakefield, LA	1	San Jose, CA	1

Source: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).

Reviews of Memphis moves by the month they were posted.

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What makes a Memphis move harder

Damage shows up in 26.4% of these reviews.

Reviews name the same access snags most often: stairs and walk-ups, elevators, parking and truck access. Tell the mover about stairs, elevators, parking, and heat or weather before the quote, because those are the items the files keep flagging. A walk through on the phone beats a surprise on load day. The mean rating on this set of reviews is 3.06.

Damage shows up in 26.4% of these reviews. Put condition notes in writing before the truck is loaded, and take photos of anything already worn, so a later dispute has a starting point. Ask the mover how a damage claim is filed, and keep the written quote next to the bill.

Access problems named in Memphis reviews

Stairs and walk-ups · 2 reviews
“For your convenience there will be no additional charge for flights of stairs (three story maximum) at origin or destination.”
Elevators · 2 reviews
“Two guys show up and they see that my apartment has an elevator from the entrance to what is technically the ground floor (where my apartment is).”
Parking and truck access · 2 reviews
“After arguing with them a bit over the phone, they literally just dumped my stuff in the parking lot.”
Heat and weather · 2 reviews
“No damage on any items and had a great attitude even on a hot day!”

Route pages from and to Memphis

What a moving crew earns around Memphis

Half of the hand movers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area earn less than $19.00 an hour (US: $19.35); truck drivers, $30.32. 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 (37,750 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 Memphis

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.

For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on moves from Memphis within the state paid a median $640 (12 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.

All truck sizes U-Haul vs Penske vs Budget DIY or movers calculator

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 Move
Legal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookup
Walk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover
110% 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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How much does it cost to move to Memphis?: Across 21 priced reviews, the median for a move into Memphis is $4,000. The most common origins in the file are Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Hayti, SD. BEA price parity for the Memphis metro in 2024 is 92.2, with the US at 100.
How much does it cost to move out of Memphis?: The median for a move out is $4,900 across 22 priced reviews. The most common destinations are Memphis, TX; Smyrna, GA; Raleigh, NC. A move that stays inside Tennessee has a median of $640 across 12 priced reviews.
When do Memphis move reviews pile up?: Reviews cluster in Jun, Sep, Oct and thin out in Nov, Apr, Mar. The post date is usually a few weeks after the move. Book earlier if your load date sits in the busy cluster.
What should I tell a mover before the quote?: Name stairs, elevators, parking, and heat or weather, since those are the access problems reviews mention most: stairs and walk-ups, elevators, parking and truck access. 26.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.06. Write the condition of your goods down before load day.

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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