Florida to Colorado
Moving from Florida to Colorado
Reviewers who moved from Florida to Colorado paid a median $4,500. 12,564 people made the move in 2024, and 9,951 went the other way. Miami to Denver, the most common run in our file, is 2,066 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,500
median, 72 priced reviews
Moved last year
12,564
FL to CO, 2024
Typical drive
2,066 mi
Miami to Denver
Cost of living
-0.4%
CO vs FL, 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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Florida to Colorado · median paid
$4,500
71 reviewed moves
2,066 road miles
Median and middle half of what 71 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Florida to Colorado moving cost
Across 72 priced reviews of moves from Florida to Colorado, the median was $4,500 and the middle half paid $2,500 to $6,580. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 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 | $2,800 to $5,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,600 to $6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,800 to $8,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $6,400 to $11,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $8,200 to $14,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Miami to Denver 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 Florida to Colorado run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Florida to Colorado. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimbus Relocation Services LLC | Boca Raton, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 4151758 | 4 | 195.0 mean, dated | $6,324 | 2 Apr 2024 |
| First Class Moving Systems | Tampa, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 944759 | 3 | 73.0 mean, dated | $15,000 | 11 Aug 2019 |
| One Source Van Lines LLC | Boynton Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3798698 | 2 | 1994.0 mean, dated | $4,700 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Transport America Moving Services LLC | Highlands Ranch, CO | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3288127 | 2 | 464.0 mean, dated | $2,500 | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Crown Van Lines | Hallandale, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2371159 | 2 | 314.0 mean, dated | $8,600 | 26 Mar 2015 |
| Sunrise Van Lines | Lutz, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1902673 | 2 | 152.0 mean, dated | $3,300 | 26 Sept 2019 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to Colorado
5 of 5 · 9 Oct 2026 · reported $7,380
“I was impressed by how smoothly everything was coordinated. Dave kept the office communication clear and straightforward, which made planning much easier. With Summit Van Lines, the overall service felt reliable and customer focused too.”
5 of 5 · 24 Sept 2026 · reported $3,950
“As some of my furniture pieces had already been relocated a couple of times, this time I was hoping for everything to be done carefully. They took their time with the larger pieces and ensured their protection before lifting them. They also kept everything arranged rather than mixing all the items.…”
5 of 5 · 16 Sept 2026 · reported $4,100
“The move involved several pieces of furniture that were being relocated into smaller rooms. Before unloading, the movers checked the available space and adjusted the placement plan. That prevented unnecessary shifting once everything was inside. Boxes were then delivered according to room. The…”
What went wrong on this run: of 72 reviews, 25% mention damage and 14% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Florida does not tax wages. Colorado does tax wages.
Census counts run both ways. ACS 2024 puts 12,564 people moving from Florida to Colorado, with a margin of plus or minus 3,529. The reverse count is 9,951 people moving from Colorado to Florida. The figures count people. They do not say why anyone left.
Price levels sit near the national mark. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Florida reads 103.4 and Colorado reads 103.1. Florida does not tax wages. Colorado does tax wages. Rates are not listed here, so compare take-home pay with a tax preparer before you treat the two states as a wash. Call it a near tie on prices, with a tax form waiting in Colorado.
What the job looks like
Those prices mix home sizes and distances.
The common run is a long drive. The most common trip in our file is Miami to Denver, 2,066 miles, about 37 hours behind the wheel. Count that driving time as days on the road. A long-distance move of this length is priced by weight and miles.
Reviews flag damage more often than delays. Across 72 reviews, the median reported price is $4,500, based on 72 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $2,500 to $6,580. Those prices mix home sizes and distances. 25% of the reviews mention damage, and 14% mention a delay or a no-show.
Delivery is a window, not a clock time. On an interstate household-goods move, the mover sets a delivery window on the order for service. Ask for that window in writing before you book. The delay share counts delays and no-shows that reviewers wrote down.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the license before the quote. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you pay anyone. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck for you. Use the license lookup and keep a copy of what you find.
Get the estimate type in writing. Ask whether the quote is binding, not-to-exceed, or non-binding, and keep that word on the order. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. See the 110 percent rule and how to read a moving estimate before you sign.
Write down the window and the deposit. Put the delivery window on the order for service, in the same paperwork as the price. Ask what the deposit is, when it is due, and whether it is refundable if the date slips. The deposit guide covers the questions worth asking. Pay only after those terms are on the order.
Leaving Florida, arriving in Colorado.
| Florida | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.4 | 103.1 |
| Median home sale price | $421,500 | $617,000 |
| Median days on market | 66 | 35 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 9,951 arrived from Colorado | 12,564 arrived from Florida |
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 Florida, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Mar 2026 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 (Florida homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Florida to Colorado
2,066 road miles, about 37 hours at the wheel (5 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 $735 to $1,102gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $735 to $1,470gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $882 to $1,009gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $1,009 to $1,640gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Florida to Colorado moves paid a median $4,500 (72 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 move from Florida to Colorado?
- ACS 2024 counts 12,564 people moving from Florida to Colorado, with a margin of plus or minus 3,529. The other direction is 9,951 people moving from Colorado to Florida. The survey counts people and does not say why they moved.
- How long is the common Florida to Colorado run?
- The most common run in our file is Miami to Denver, 2,066 miles, about 37 hours of driving. That driving time is days on the road, and the price is based on weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a single clock time.
- What do reviews say this move costs?
- Across 72 reviews, the median reported price is $4,500, drawn from 72 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $2,500 to $6,580. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so use the median as context, not as your quote.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 25% of the reviews mention damage, and 14% mention a delay or a no-show. The sample is 72 reviews. A delay share does not include every day inside a written delivery window, only the problems people reported.
- What should I confirm before I pay a deposit?
- 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 estimate type, the delivery window, and the deposit terms in writing before you pay.
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Keep going
- Colorado to FloridaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in FloridaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in ColoradoWho 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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