Moving to
Moving to or from Seattle, WA
Haulest is not a carrier, and this page rests on 168 reviews of moves into or out of Seattle dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. The median to arrive is $4,230 across 93 priced reviews, and the median to leave is $5,350 across 68 priced reviews.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Seattle
the median for a move into Seattle is $4,230
Where people come from. The reviews that name an origin most often list San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA; Boston, MA. That is who is moving into Seattle in this file of 168 reviews, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. If the move stays inside Washington, state rules live on the state page. Compare the trip with a move or stay check before you hire.
What the move costs. Across 93 priced reviews, the median for a move into Seattle is $4,230. Moves that stay inside Washington sit lower, at a median of $2,965 across 11 priced reviews. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro is 111.1, against 107.0 for Washington and 100 for the US, so the metro sits above both the state and the country.
What reviewers paid, Seattle. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Seattle from elsewhere | $4,230 | 93 |
| Out of Seattle | $5,350 | 68 |
| From Seattle within the state | $2,965 | 11 |
| Price level, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (US = 100) | 111.1 | 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 Seattle
Reviews cluster in Aug, Jun, Oct and thin out in Dec, Apr, Feb.
Where people go. The destinations named most often are Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; Orange, CA. Across 68 priced reviews, the median cost to leave Seattle is $5,350. That sits above the inside Washington median of $2,965 across 11 priced reviews. A move that leaves Washington is interstate, and USDOT and FMCSA rules apply. State rules for a move that stays inside Washington are on the state page.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Aug, Jun, Oct and thin out in Dec, Apr, Feb. That is when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so plan the truck a little earlier than those post dates. The thin months in this file are Dec, Apr, Feb. Use a peak timing check when you pick the week.
Where reviewers came from and went, Seattle.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 6 | Boston, MA | 2 |
| Sacramento, CA | 4 | San Diego, CA | 2 |
| Boston, MA | 4 | Orange, CA | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 3 | Madison, CT | 2 |
| Oakland, CA | 2 | Denver, CO | 2 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Seattle move harder
41.1% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating across the file is 2.38.
Access and damage. The access problems these reviews name most are tight streets and driveways, elevators, stairs and walk-ups. 41.1% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating across the file is 2.38. That is the record in 168 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. Treat it as a warning about the building and the truck.
Before the quote. Tell the mover about every access limit the building has, using tight streets and driveways, elevators, stairs and walk-ups as the checklist this file supports. Put damage risk in the same note, since 41.1% of reviews mention it. Ask for the estimate in writing and compare it with a cost calculator and a guide on how to read an estimate.
Access problems named in Seattle reviews
Tight streets and driveways · 6 reviews
“Today they call and demand I pay 300 for a shuttle to move my stuff from the moving truck into the shuttle and then to my apartment.”
Elevators · 4 reviews
“They then proceeded to say that ‘their boss wanted to charge an elevator fee which was $600, unless I tipped them $150’.”
Stairs and walk-ups · 3 reviews
“I suggested a route involving 15 stairs, but the movers defined a flight as seven steps, causing the stairs to count as three chargeable units.”
Parking and truck access · 2 reviews
“Not being able to park an 18 wheeler in the parking lot.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Seattle
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Before you hire
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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 it cost to move to Seattle?
- Across 93 priced reviews, the median is $4,230. Moves that stay inside Washington have a median of $2,965 across 11 priced reviews. The 2024 BEA price parity is 111.1 for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro and 107.0 for Washington, with the US at 100.
- How much does it cost to move out of Seattle?
- Across 68 priced reviews, the median is $5,350. People leaving most often head to Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; Orange, CA. A move that leaves Washington is interstate and falls under USDOT and FMCSA, and the state page covers a move that stays inside Washington.
- When should I book a Seattle move?
- Reviews cluster in Aug, Jun, Oct and thin out in Dec, Apr, Feb. Those are post dates, usually a few weeks after the move, so the job itself was a little earlier. If your dates can flex, aim toward the thinner months in Dec, Apr, Feb.
- What should I tell the mover before a Seattle quote?
- Name the access limits before they price the job. The problems these reviews name most are tight streets and driveways, elevators, stairs and walk-ups. 41.1% of reviews mention damage and the mean rating is 2.38, so put access and damage concerns in writing before you accept the number.
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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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