Boston, Massachusetts to Miami, Florida
Moving from Boston to Miami
Reviewers on this lane paid a median $2,700. 21,834 people made the Massachusetts to Florida move in 2024.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$2,700
median, 5 priced reviews, this lane
Moved last year
21,834
Massachusetts to Florida, 2024
Cost of living
-2.2%
Florida vs Massachusetts, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Boston to Miami moving cost
On this lane, reviewers reported a median of $2,700 across 5 priced reviews. The middle half paid $2,000 to $3,500. Those prices mix home sizes; the table below is by size.
We do not print container or rental-truck prices for this lane: nobody publishes them with a source. Ask for them in writing if you are comparing.
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Massachusetts to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Massachusetts to Florida. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, lane reviews | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach USA Moving & Storage | Ashland, MA | CarrierUSDOT 2372043 | 6 | 294.0 mean, dated | $4,380 | 10 Sept 2024 |
| CR7 Moving and Storage | North Bergen, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 036409 | 4 | 481.0 mean, dated | $3,696 | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Monster Movers Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1385215 | 4 | 384.0 mean, dated | $7,000 | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Roy's Moving Inc | Boston, MA | CarrierUSDOT 2428059 | 3 | 212.0 mean, dated | $1,700 | 20 Nov 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Vanlines | Tampa, FL | CarrierUSDOT 2268216 | 2 | 314.0 mean, dated | $5,800 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Fresh Start - The Moving Crew | Worcester, MA | CarrierUSDOT 2407387 | 2 | 135.0 mean, dated | $9,300 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Witty Movers and Delivery | North East, MD | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2389922 | 2 | 131.0 mean, dated | $9,000 | 6 Jun 2023 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Massachusetts to Florida
1 of 5 · 13 Jun 2026 · reported $16,876
“My experience with Pricing Van Lines was deeply disappointing. I hired them based on an estimate of approximately $7,682 provided by Kimberly Smith after a detailed inventory review. By the time my move from Massachusetts to Florida was completed, I had paid approximately $16,876—more than double…”
5 of 5 · 4 Nov 2025 · reported $5,800
“The movers showed up smiling and ready to go. They wrapped my mirrors, furniture, and TV like they were their own. No scuffs, no scratches — just clean, smooth results. They even set up my bed so I could crash after the long day. That’s real customer care!”
5 of 5 · 18 Aug 2025 · reported $6,877
“This experience was great!!! Literally Fast and Efficient!!! He was very responsive and understanding!!! His team were AMAZING!!!!! Thank you guys!!! They arrived on time and got to work quick. I had so much stuff and they made this move so easy and stress free for me!!! On a 3rd floor Walk Up!!!!…”
What went wrong on this run: of 78 reviews, 29% mention damage and 31% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Leaving Boston, arriving in Miami.
| Boston | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 105.8 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $780,000 | $570,000 |
| Median days on market | 20 | 86 |
| Months of housing supply | 2.6 | 7.7 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026).
When to go: in Massachusetts, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar; a mid-month weekday outside May to August is the cheaper slot. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Massachusetts homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Boston to Miami
The drive. Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- 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.
Fuel is only part of a DIY move: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
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- Moving to Boston: costsLocal ranges and access at the loading end.
- Moving to Miami: costsLocal ranges and access at the delivery end.
- Movers in BostonEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Movers in MiamiEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Moving in MassachusettsWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in FloridaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Local moversHourly crews, minimums, and travel time.
- What movers costWhat reviewers across the country reported paying.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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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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