California to Idaho
Moving from California to Idaho
Reviewers who moved from California to Idaho paid a median $4,600. 15,385 people made the move in 2024, and 6,509 went the other way. Dublin to Boise, the most common run in our file, is 639 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,600
median, 45 priced reviews
Moved last year
15,385
CA to ID, 2024
Typical drive
639 mi
Dublin to Boise
Cost of living
-13.8%
ID 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 Idaho · median paid
$4,600
45 reviewed moves
639 road miles
Median and middle half of what 45 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
California to Idaho moving cost
Across 45 priced reviews of moves from California to Idaho, the median was $4,600 and the middle half paid $3,900 to $7,000. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400 to 1,000 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 | $1,800 to $3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400 to $4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200 to $5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300 to $7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600 to $9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Dublin to Boise 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 Idaho run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from California to Idaho. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Relocation Inc | Woodland Hills, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3319701 | 2 | 311.0 mean, dated | $17,182 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Pacific Coast Moving | Los Angeles, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3355534 | 2 | 301.0 mean, dated | $8,100 | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Petes Moving Services | Modesto, CA | No FMCSA match | 2 | 214.0 mean, dated | $100,000 | 10 Apr 2020 |
| Energy Moving LLC | Winnetka, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2057142 | 2 | 152.0 mean, dated | $7,800 | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Royal Relocation | Tarzana, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3453229 | 2 | 132.0 mean, dated | $3,900 | 4 Nov 2012 |
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 Idaho
1 of 5 · 18 Sept 2026 · reported $3,300
“Do Not hire this company no matter what. I am writing regarding my household-goods shipment picked up in California on July 26, 2026, for delivery to Idaho. I was advised that delivery would occur within 10 business days from August 6, 2026. That delivery period expired and when I reached out you…”
5 of 5 · 10 Jul 2026 · reported $4,975
“The team were very courteous, diligent and careful with our furniture, particularly the larger items. They packed our couch, tables and dressers before we left and they all were safe when we got them. The transfer was carried out professionally.”
5 of 5 · 12 Jan 2026 · reported $3,950
“I used Cross Country Movers for a long-distance move from San Jose, California to Boise, Idaho, and overall I’m very satisfied with the service. I was a bit nervous choosing interstate movers, but the team was professional and easy to communicate with from the beginning. Pickup was on time,…”
What went wrong on this run: of 45 reviews, 40% mention damage and 31% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Census ACS 2024 counted 15,385 people who moved from California to Idaho, with a margin of plus or minus 2,919.
Census ACS 2024 counted 15,385 people who moved from California to Idaho, with a margin of plus or minus 2,919. In the other direction, 6,509 people moved from Idaho to California. Those two counts are the whole story the survey gives on who made this run.
Price parity in 2024 puts California at 110.7 and Idaho at 95.5, with the United States set at 100. Both states tax wages. This page states no rates. The BEA index is a statewide price comparison that sits beside the Census counts.
What the job looks like
The common run in our file is Dublin to Boise, 639 miles and about 12 hours behind the wheel.
The common run in our file is Dublin to Boise, 639 miles and about 12 hours behind the wheel. Those hours are driving time, and days on the road follow the delivery window set on the order for service. A long-distance move is priced by weight and miles.
Reported prices in our file show a median of $4,600 across 45 priced reviews, from 45 reviews in total. The middle half runs from $3,900 to $7,000. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a midpoint of what people reported.
Review complaints on this run are plain. Of the reviews, 40% mention damage and 31% mention a delay or a no-show. Those shares come from the same file as the prices. Ask for the delivery window in writing before you pay.
Before you book
Household goods crossing state lines need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority.
Check the carrier before you book this interstate move. Household goods crossing state lines need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Use the license lookup on the number they give you. Haulest is not a carrier and will not haul the load.
Pin the estimate type as binding or not to exceed, in writing. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule and learn how to read a moving estimate before you sign.
Write down the window and the deposit terms on the order for service. Ask what share is due up front, what is refundable, and what happens if the truck is late. The page on a moving company deposit lists the questions to put in the contract.
Leaving California, arriving in Idaho.
| California | Idaho | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 110.7 | 95.5 |
| Median home sale price | $887,400 | $503,400 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 35 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 6,509 arrived from Idaho | 15,385 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 Idaho
639 road miles, about 12 hours at the wheel (2 driving days 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 $227 to $341gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $227 to $455gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $273 to $312gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $312 to $507gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on California to Idaho moves paid a median $4,600 (45 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 Idaho?
- Census ACS 2024 counted 15,385 people moving from California to Idaho, with a margin of plus or minus 2,919. In the other direction, 6,509 people moved from Idaho to California. The counts do not say why anyone moved.
- How far is the most common California to Idaho run?
- The most common run in our file is Dublin to Boise, 639 miles and about 12 hours of driving. That hours figure is time behind the wheel. Delivery on a moving order is a window set on the order for service.
- What prices do reviews report for this run?
- The median reported price is $4,600 across 45 priced reviews, out of 45 reviews in the file. The middle half runs from $3,900 to $7,000. Prices mix home sizes and distances.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of the reviews in our file, 40% mention damage and 31% mention a delay or a no-show. Both shares are drawn from the 45 reviews for this run. They describe past reports, and they are not a promise about your load.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing on the order.
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Keep going
- Idaho to CaliforniaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in IdahoWho 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.
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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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