Moving to
Moving to or from Tempe, AZ
42 reviews in our file describe a move into or out of Tempe, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. Priced moves into Tempe show a median of $3,775, and priced moves out show a median of $4,000.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Tempe
Across 20 priced reviews, the median cost to move into Tempe is $3,775.
Most arrivals come from a short list of places. The origins named most often are Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Scottsdale, AZ. Across 20 priced reviews, the median cost to move into Tempe is $3,775. Moves that stay inside Arizona are too few for a median, so an in-state quote should stand on its own inventory, not on a citywide figure.
The metro costs a little more than the US baseline. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro, which includes Tempe, is 103.3, with the US set at 100. Arizona as a whole is 100.7. Use that as context when a quote looks high next to a cheaper city. Haulest is not a carrier.
What reviewers paid, Tempe. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Tempe from elsewhere | $3,775 | 20 |
| Out of Tempe | $4,000 | 19 |
| From Tempe within the state | not published | 8 |
| Price level, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (US = 100) | 103.3 | 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 Tempe
Reviews cluster in Jun, May, Dec and thin out in Oct, Mar, Feb.
Outbound moves point to a few repeat cities. The destinations named most often are Phoenix, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Albuquerque, NM. Across 19 priced reviews, the median cost to leave Tempe is $4,000. A move that leaves Arizona is interstate and follows federal rules through USDOT and FMCSA, while a move inside Arizona follows state rules.
Timing follows the review calendar, a few weeks late. Reviews cluster in Jun, May, Dec and thin out in Oct, Mar, Feb. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so book a little earlier than the busy cluster. Check timing with the peak calculator before you lock a date.
Where reviewers came from and went, Tempe.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 3 | Phoenix, AZ | 2 |
| Denver, CO | 2 | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 1 |
| Chandler, AZ | 1 | Mesa, AZ | 1 |
| Gresham, OR | 1 | Leander, TX | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Tempe move harder
The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups.
Name the hard access before the quote. The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. Spell out the carry, the floor, and where the truck can stop before anyone prices the job. A quote that assumes a short, level stop will not survive a harder building. The building will not offer a discount for optimism.
Damage is common enough to mention up front. 33.3% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.29. Ask for a written note of existing marks before loading, and keep that note with the estimate. Read the damage line before you sign, using the estimate guide.
Access problems named in Tempe reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 2 reviews
“They showed up right on time, moved everything expertly down 3 flights of stairs without a scratch or dent!”
Most-reviewed movers based in Tempe
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 2026-09-25, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Tempe cost?
- Across 20 priced reviews, the median cost to move into Tempe is $3,775. That is a median of reported prices, not a quote for your inventory. For a figure built from your own list, try the [cost calculator](/calculators/cost).
- How much does it cost to move out of Tempe?
- Across 19 priced reviews, the median cost to leave Tempe is $4,000. A move that leaves Arizona is interstate and follows USDOT and FMCSA rules. Check the carrier with the [license lookup](/calculators/license-lookup).
- When do Tempe move reviews cluster?
- Reviews cluster in Jun, May, Dec and thin out in Oct, Mar, Feb. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Book a little earlier than the busy cluster if you want more choice of dates.
- What should I tell a mover before the quote?
- The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. Spell out the carry, the floor, and where the truck can stop before anyone prices the job. 33.3% of these reviews mention damage, so ask for a note of existing marks before loading.
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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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