Connecticut to Florida
Moving from Connecticut to Florida
Reviewers who moved from Connecticut to Florida paid a median $4,100. 9,767 people made the move in 2024, and 6,040 went the other way. New Haven to Saint Cloud, the most common run in our file, is 1,181 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,100
median, 58 priced reviews
Moved last year
9,767
CT to FL, 2024
Typical drive
1,181 mi
New Haven to Saint Cloud
Cost of living
-0.2%
FL vs CT, 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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Connecticut to Florida · median paid
$3,955
57 reviewed moves
1,181 road miles
Median and middle half of what 57 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Connecticut to Florida moving cost
Across 58 priced reviews of moves from Connecticut to Florida, the median was $4,100 and the middle half paid $2,600 to $6,544. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000 to 2,000 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 | $2,200 to $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000 to $5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000 to $7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400 to $9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the New Haven to Saint Cloud 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 Connecticut to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Connecticut 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, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Van Lines LLC | Dallas, TX | CarrierUSDOT 3391195 | 2 | 3125.0 mean, dated | $2,990 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Boost Express Van Lines | Piscataway, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 2453637 | 2 | 794.0 mean, dated | $4,879 | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Top Quality Moving Services | Tobyhanna, PA | No FMCSA match | 2 | 413.0 mean, dated | $4,489 | 26 Oct 2015 |
| Fallon Moving & Storage | Windsor, CT | Broker and carrierUSDOT 125550 | 2 | 72.0 mean, dated | $7,000 | 15 Apr 2015 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Connecticut to Florida
5 of 5 · 20 Oct 2026 · reported $2,780
“They packed the truck so well that stopping at my storage unit was easy, and they even helped consolidate items from one unit into another, which is saving me money. After the move, they went above and beyond by unloading items from my car too”
5 of 5 · 10 Oct 2026 · reported $5,236
“On top of that, they were genuinely great people to be around. The conversation throughout the move was enjoyable, and it was a pleasure meeting and chatting with them. Moving can be stressful, but they made the entire process smooth, easy, and even enjoyable. Lets not forget to thank Dennis who…”
5 of 5 · 29 Sept 2026 · reported $6,544
“The guys were great, fast and efficient! I got the quote and they were there to help within 20 minutes. Very friendly and it made the whole experience of moving feel very easy. They are such hard workers in this excruciating heat of the afternoon. I applaud these guys. Unloaded my 15’ truck in an…”
What went wrong on this run: of 58 reviews, 34% mention damage and 24% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Connecticut taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages.
Census flow both ways. ACS 2024 counts 9,767 people who moved from Connecticut to Florida, margin plus or minus 2,747. The reverse count is 6,040 people who left Florida for Connecticut. Those two figures are the whole story the survey gives on who crossed this state pair.
Price levels sit close. BEA price parity for 2024 puts Connecticut at 103.6 and Florida at 103.4, with the US at 100. Connecticut taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. The indexes are nearly even, so the wage tax difference is the clearer money change between the two states.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a clock time promise.
Miles and days on the road. The most common run in our file is New Haven to Saint Cloud, 1,181 miles and about 23 hours of driving. That is a multi-day road job for the truck. Long distance moving is priced by weight and miles, so the bill follows the weight of the shipment and the length of the route. Pack a little patience with the boxes.
What the reviews report. Across 58 reviews the median reported price is $4,100, from 58 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $2,600 to $6,544. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 34% mention damage and 24% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a clock time promise.
Before you book
Get the delivery window in writing on the order.
Check the authority first. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up in the license lookup before you pay anyone. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read every line before you sign.
Write the window and the deposit. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule so the cap is clear before pickup day. Get the delivery window in writing on the order. Set deposit terms in writing, using the deposit guide before you send any money.
Leaving Connecticut, arriving in Florida.
| Connecticut | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.6 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $498,000 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 31 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 6,040 arrived from Florida | 9,767 arrived from Connecticut |
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 Connecticut, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jul 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Connecticut homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Connecticut to Florida
1,181 road miles, about 23 hours at the wheel (3 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 $420 to $630gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $420 to $840gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $504 to $577gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $577 to $938gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Connecticut to Florida moves paid a median $4,100 (58 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 Connecticut to Florida?
- ACS 2024 counts 9,767 people who moved from Connecticut to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 2,747. The reverse flow, Florida to Connecticut, was 6,040 people. The survey does not say why they moved.
- How long is the most common run?
- The most common run in our file is New Haven to Saint Cloud. It covers 1,181 miles and about 23 hours of driving. Treat that as a multi-day road job priced by weight and miles.
- What do reviews show for price?
- The median reported price is $4,100 across 58 priced reviews in a file of 58 reviews. The middle half falls between $2,600 and $6,544. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is not a quote for your house.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 34% of the reviews mention damage. 24% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so get that window in writing.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- Use a mover with 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. Put the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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Keep going
- Florida to ConnecticutThe same run the other way.
- Moving in ConnecticutWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in FloridaWho 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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