Moving to
Moving to or from Philadelphia, PA
Haulest is not a carrier. 150 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026 cover moves into and out of Philadelphia, and the median is $4,300 inbound and $2,995 outbound.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Philadelphia
Across 55 priced reviews of moves into Philadelphia, the median is $4,300.
Who is arriving. Most common origins in these reviews are Valona, GA; Honolulu, HI; Idaho Springs, CO. Across 55 priced reviews of moves into Philadelphia, the median is $4,300. A move that stays inside Pennsylvania shows a median of $1,680 across 22 priced reviews. That local set is the in-state comparison on this file.
Price level. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro at 102.6, with the United States at 100. Pennsylvania as a whole sits at 97.6. The metro reads above the national mark and above the state. Use the move or stay calculator if you want to weigh that gap against a specific offer.
What reviewers paid, Philadelphia. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Philadelphia from elsewhere | $4,300 | 55 |
| Out of Philadelphia | $2,995 | 84 |
| From Philadelphia within the state | $1,680 | 22 |
| Price level, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (US = 100) | 102.6 | 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 Philadelphia
Those trips run a median of $2,995 across 84 priced reviews.
Where people go. The most common destinations in reviews of moves out are Las Vegas, NV; New York, NY; Dallas, TX. Those trips run a median of $2,995 across 84 priced reviews. A move that leaves Pennsylvania is interstate, so federal rules from USDOT and FMCSA apply. See route pages for city pairs already on the site.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Aug, Sep, Jun and thin out in Apr, Mar, Oct. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so the busy months are a rough signal of when the moves happened. Check peak timing before you lock a date in a heavy month.
Where reviewers came from and went, Philadelphia.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valona, GA | 1 | Las Vegas, NV | 4 |
| Honolulu, HI | 1 | New York, NY | 3 |
| Idaho Springs, CO | 1 | Dallas, TX | 2 |
| San Diego, CA | 1 | Miami, FL | 2 |
| Aberdeen, OH | 1 | Atlanta, GA | 2 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Philadelphia move harder
36.7% of these reviews mention damage.
Access problems. The access issues these reviews name most are elevators, stairs and walk-ups, parking and truck access. Name those constraints to the mover before the quote so the crew and the truck match the building. Read how to read an estimate so the line items match the access you described. A short written list beats a vague phone note.
Damage share. 36.7% of these reviews mention damage. The mean rating across the file is 2.91. Photograph each room and list existing marks in writing before the truck arrives, and send that list with the access notes so the quote covers both. These figures come from the same 150 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
Access problems named in Philadelphia reviews
Elevators · 7 reviews
“Was never told that by James…the guy also charges me an elevator fee and long haul fee an extra 175.00!”
Stairs and walk-ups · 6 reviews
“The movers carried the boxes from the fifth floor to the truck carefully.”
Parking and truck access · 5 reviews
“Finally, they confirmed that the company would handle all parking permits (my moving location was in Center City Philadelphia) and be able to put the box spring out the front window as it didn't fit any other way.”
Tight streets and driveways · 2 reviews
“Then, he parked his massive 18-wheel truck on our narrow street and informed me the movers would show up in 15 minutes.”
Heat and weather · 2 reviews
“It even started raining really hard but they didn't let that stop them!!!”
Most-reviewed movers based in Philadelphia
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 2026-09-24, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Philadelphia cost?
- Across 55 priced reviews, the median for a move into Philadelphia is $4,300. A move that stays inside Pennsylvania has a median of $1,680 across 22 priced reviews.
- Where are people moving from and to?
- The most common origins of people moving in are Valona, GA; Honolulu, HI; Idaho Springs, CO. The most common destinations of people moving out are Las Vegas, NV; New York, NY; Dallas, TX.
- When should I book a Philadelphia move?
- Reviews cluster in Aug, Sep, Jun and thin out in Apr, Mar, Oct. Those are the dates reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Treat the busy months as a cue to book earlier.
- Do Pennsylvania rules cover every Philadelphia move?
- A move that stays inside Pennsylvania follows state rules, and those rules are on the state page. A move that leaves Pennsylvania is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA.
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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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