Moving to
Moving to or from Pittsburgh, PA
94 reviews in our file describe a move into or out of Pittsburgh, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. The median for priced moves in is $3,429, the median for priced moves out is $3,019, and 2024 price parity for the metro is 94.7 with the US at 100.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Pittsburgh
Long distance shows up in the bill.
People arrive from a short list of cities. The most common origins of people moving in are Los Angeles, CA; Baton Rouge, LA; Dallas, TX. Across 38 priced reviews, the median for a move into Pittsburgh is $3,429. Moves that stay inside Pennsylvania come in lower, at a median of $2,000 across 16 priced reviews. Long distance shows up in the bill.
Pittsburgh prices sit under the US mark. BEA price parity for 2024 is 94.7 for the Pittsburgh metro and 97.6 for Pennsylvania, with the US set at 100. A figure under 100 means everyday prices run below the national level, which can soften the cost of settling in. It does not rewrite the moving bill. See typical ranges on our moving cost page.
What reviewers paid, Pittsburgh. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Pittsburgh from elsewhere | $3,429 | 38 |
| Out of Pittsburgh | $3,019 | 51 |
| From Pittsburgh within the state | $2,000 | 16 |
| Price level, Pittsburgh, PA (US = 100) | 94.7 | 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 Pittsburgh
Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move
Leavers head for a few familiar cities. The most common destinations of people moving out are New York, NY; Baltimore, MD; Nashville, TN. Across 51 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Pittsburgh is $3,019. That is below the inbound median of $3,429. Same city, different direction, different bill.
Busy review months are a booking signal. Reviews cluster in Sep, Aug, Mar and thin out in Apr, Nov, Jan. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so they trail the booking. A quiet month in the file is not an open promise on the calendar. Check timing on the peak calculator before you lock a date.
Where reviewers came from and went, Pittsburgh.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2 | New York, NY | 3 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | Baltimore, MD | 2 |
| Dallas, TX | 1 | Nashville, TN | 2 |
| Clearwater Beach, FL | 1 | Denver, CO | 2 |
| Fullerton, CA | 1 | Monaca, PA | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Pittsburgh move harder
Haulest is not a carrier and does not move your goods.
Tell the mover about access before the quote. The access problems these reviews name most are stairs and walk-ups, building rules and insurance papers. Put that list on the first call so the price includes the work those problems add. A quote built without those facts will miss part of the job. Read how to read a moving estimate before you compare numbers.
Damage shows up in many of these reviews. 39.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.20. Walk the shipment with the crew, note marks that are already there, and keep that list for delivery day. Haulest is not a carrier and does not move your goods. The file only records what other people paid and how they rated the job.
Access problems named in Pittsburgh reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 2 reviews
“He initially got the price for my roughly 800-mile, 350-cubic-foot move down to $1,800, including an extra flight of stairs, and cited a carrier with a 4.37 rating on the Better Business Bureau.”
Building rules and insurance papers · 2 reviews
“If that wasn’t frustrating enough, they took over a week to get us our COI correctly and delivered it on the morning of the move.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Pittsburgh
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.
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Pittsburgh cost?
- Across 38 priced reviews, the median for a move into Pittsburgh is $3,429. A move that stays inside Pennsylvania has a median of $2,000 across 16 priced reviews. Price your own load with the [cost calculator](/calculators/cost).
- Where are people moving from and to?
- The most common origins are Los Angeles, CA; Baton Rouge, LA; Dallas, TX. The most common destinations are New York, NY; Baltimore, MD; Nashville, TN. 94 reviews cover these moves, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
- Who regulates a move out of Pittsburgh?
- A move that stays inside Pennsylvania follows state rules, which are on the state page. A move that leaves Pennsylvania is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA. Ask the carrier for its USDOT number before you pay a deposit.
- When should I book a move to or from Pittsburgh?
- Reviews cluster in Sep, Aug, Mar and thin out in Apr, Nov, Jan, and a review date is usually a few weeks after the move. Use the busy months as a cue to reserve sooner. A thin month only means the file has fewer reviews.
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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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