California to Arizona
Moving from California to Arizona
Reviewers who moved from California to Arizona paid a median $5,466. 52,383 people made the move in 2024, and 28,174 went the other way. Los Angeles to Phoenix, the most common run in our file, is 373 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$5,466
median, 94 priced reviews
Moved last year
52,383
CA to AZ, 2024
Typical drive
373 mi
Los Angeles to Phoenix
Cost of living
-9.1%
AZ vs CA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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California to Arizona · median paid
$5,466
94 reviewed moves
373 road miles
Median and middle half of what 94 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
California to Arizona moving cost
Across 94 priced reviews of moves from California to Arizona, the median was $5,466 and the middle half paid $2,800 to $8,553. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 50 to 400 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 to $2,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 to $3,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,400 to $4,300 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,200 to $5,800 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,200 to $7,600 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Los Angeles to Phoenix drive).
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 California to Arizona run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from California to Arizona. 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, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Stop Moving & Storage | Taylor, TX | CarrierUSDOT 3756197 | 2 | 1345.0 mean, dated | $6,254 | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Presto Logistics | Calabasas, CA | CarrierUSDOT 1691575 | 2 | 1203.0 mean, dated | $13,913 | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Brooklyn Moving | Fairfield, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3120644 | 2 | 813.0 mean, dated | $9,500 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| California Exodus Moving and Storage LLC | Cleveland, OH | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3743429 | 2 | 693.0 mean, dated | $22,000 | 18 May 2023 |
| Paragon Van Lines | Deerfield Beach, FL | CarrierUSDOT 2415043 | 2 | 694.0 mean, dated | $4,200 | 19 May 2025 |
| GPS Moving | San Diego, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1754831 | 2 | 414.0 mean, dated | $2,500 | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Cross Country Relocation Inc | Woodland Hills, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3319701 | 2 | 311.0 mean, dated | $5,800 | 15 May 2023 |
| LD Moving and Storage | North Hollywood, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1880403 | 2 | 232.0 mean, dated | $2,500 | 19 Jul 2013 |
| White Truck Moving Company | Los Angeles, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3028007 | 2 | 205.0 mean, dated | $2,500 | 26 Jan 2024 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved California to Arizona
5 of 5 · 27 Oct 2026 · reported $6,320
“The delivery crew were also very friendly and helpful. Lana kept in regular contact and provided me with updates on the way. Overall great experience, the only downside being that the delivery crew was a couple hours late because of a hold up at their previous customer’s place.”
1 of 5 · 14 Oct 2026 · reported $9,000
“I would strongly encourage anyone considering this moving company to proceed with caution. If I could leave zero stars I would. Before booking, I provided the booking agent with detailed information about the move, including descriptions of three large bedrooms packed floor-to-ceiling with boxes…”
1 of 5 · 14 Oct 2026 · reported $10,000
“My experience with this company was extremely disappointing. If I could leave 0 stars I would. I disclosed the full scope of the move from the beginning: three large bedrooms full of packed boxes (floor to ceiling), detailed furniture inventories, and photos and videos of the contents. The company…”
What went wrong on this run: of 94 reviews, 38% mention damage and 23% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The reverse flow was smaller: 28,174 people moved from Arizona to California in the same year.
Census ACS 2024 counted 52,383 people moving from California to Arizona, with a margin of plus or minus 6,890. The reverse flow was smaller: 28,174 people moved from Arizona to California in the same year. Those two counts are the whole story the census file tells about this state pair.
Price parity sits higher in California. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. California reads 110.7 and Arizona reads 100.7. Both states tax wages. This page does not quote a rate, and the census counts do not say who moved for pay, housing, or anything else.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window written on the order for service, not a clock time promised at the curb.
The most common run in our file is Los Angeles to Phoenix, 373 miles and about 7 hours of driving. A long-distance household move is priced by weight and miles, not by a flat day rate. Delivery is a window written on the order for service, not a clock time promised at the curb.
Our file holds 94 reviews for this run. The median reported price is $5,466 across 94 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,800 to $8,553. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a marker, not a quote for your house. See what long-distance moves cost before you treat it as one.
Damage and delay show up often enough to plan for. 38% of the reviews mention damage, and 23% mention a delay or a no-show. That is the share of writeups, not a promise that your truck will be late. Keep the delivery window from the order where you can find it if the date slips.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver when you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Interstate household goods need a real carrier on paper. The mover should hold an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you pay anyone. Haulest is a desk for the paperwork, not the truck. Use the license lookup and keep the result with the estimate.
Get the price form in writing. Ask whether the estimate is binding or not-to-exceed, and read the line items before you sign. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver when you pay 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule spells out that payment in plain language.
Put the delivery window and the deposit in the same packet. The window is the spread of dates on the order for service, and it should be written down before pickup. Deposit terms belong on that same page: how much, when it is due, and what happens if you cancel. Read how deposits work before you send anything.
Leaving California, arriving in Arizona.
| California | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 110.7 | 100.7 |
| Median home sale price | $887,400 | $453,800 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 62 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 28,174 arrived from Arizona | 52,383 arrived from California |
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); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in California, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Oct 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (California homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from California to Arizona
373 road miles, about 7 hours at the wheel (1 driving day at nine hours a day). 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 truckFuel $133 to $199gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $133 to $265gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $159 to $182gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $182 to $296gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on California to Arizona moves paid a median $5,466 (94 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, 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); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from California to Arizona?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 52,383 people moving from California to Arizona, with a margin of plus or minus 6,890. In the other direction, 28,174 people moved from Arizona to California. The file records the counts and does not say why they moved.
- How long is the most common California to Arizona run?
- The most common run in our file is Los Angeles to Phoenix, 373 miles and about 7 hours of driving. A long-distance move on this run is priced by weight and miles. Your weight and stops can change the bill even when the city pair is the same.
- What is the median reported price on this run?
- Across 94 priced reviews, the median reported price is $5,466. The middle half of those prices runs from $2,800 to $8,553. The figures mix home sizes and distances, so they are not a quote for your house.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of the 94 reviews in our file, 38% mention damage and 23% mention a delay or a no-show. Those shares describe the writeups, not a forecast for your shipment. Ask for the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
- What should I check before booking an interstate mover?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority, and ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Write the delivery window and the deposit terms down before you pay.
Next
Keep going
- Arizona to CaliforniaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in ArizonaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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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