Florida to Ohio
Moving from Florida to Ohio
Reviewers who moved from Florida to Ohio paid a median $3,920. 20,338 people made the move in 2024, and 19,342 went the other way. Orlando to Columbus, the most common run in our file, is 946 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,920
median, 39 priced reviews
Moved last year
20,338
FL to OH, 2024
Typical drive
946 mi
Orlando to Columbus
Cost of living
-10.3%
OH vs FL, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Florida to Ohio moving cost
Across 39 priced reviews of moves from Florida to Ohio, the median was $3,920 and the middle half paid $2,500 to $5,980. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 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–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Orlando to Columbus drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (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 Ohio run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Florida to Ohio. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntrust Van Lines | Miami, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2361555 | 4 | 192.3 mean, dated | $1,500 | 4 Mar 2014 |
| M & D Pro Movers LLC | Hollywood, FL | No FMCSA match | 2 | 191.4 mean, dated | $20,000 | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Van Lines USA | Hollywood, FL | CarrierUSDOT 579922 | 2 | 151.3 mean, dated | $7,500 | 15 Oct 2021 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to Ohio
5 of 5 · 9 Jan 2026 · reported $7,900
“Mirit great American were amazing! From the day we set our move til the minute they left after moving. There was great communication between all parties up until the end. I had several questions prior to the move and they were very attentive and helpful to our needs. The gentlemen that moved us…”
4 of 5 · 5 Jun 2025 · reported $3,415
“I had a good experience. Most importantly my very fragile items were all moved with no breakage. The movers arrived on time & efficiently moved my boxes & furniture. Upon arrival, David (by himself) carried everything to the proper room. He checked in prior to arrival to let me know his timing, &…”
1 of 5 · 28 Apr 2025 · reported $5,000
“WE EVEN FOUND ROACHES IN OUR BOXES!!! I don't even know where to start with the experience. One of the past reviews read, 'If you want all your stuff destroyed, use these guys.' This statement holds true. Nearly everything they packed or transported was broken or damaged. We are missing boxes,…”
What went wrong on this run: of 39 reviews, 36% mention damage and 15% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The two flows sit close together, so this is a two way lane in the Census file.
Census flow both ways. ACS 2024 counts 20,338 people who moved from Florida to Ohio, with a margin of plus or minus 3,696. The reverse count is 19,342 people who moved from Ohio to Florida. The two flows sit close together, so this is a two way lane in the Census file.
Price parity and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024, with the US at 100, is 103.4 in Florida and 92.8 in Ohio. Florida does not tax wages. Ohio taxes wages. Those are the published figures. They do not say why any household left or arrived.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so the truck is not promised for a single hour.
Road time and how price is built. The most common run in our file is Orlando to Columbus, 946 miles, about 18 hours of driving. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, not by a flat city pair. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so the truck is not promised for a single hour.
What the reviews record. This lane has 39 reviews in our file, a small sample. The median reported price is $3,920 across 39 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,500 to $5,980. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 36% mention damage and 15% a delay or no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate
Carrier checks first. 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. Use the license lookup and keep a copy of the authority record with the estimate.
Estimate type and the 110 percent rule. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read it with the estimate guide. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, which is the 110 percent rule. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
Deposit terms in writing. Deposit terms belong in the written agreement before any money moves. Read them against the deposit guide so the amount, the timing, and the refund conditions are plain. A smaller review sample still shows damage and delay often enough that the paperwork should be boring and complete.
Leaving Florida, arriving in Ohio.
| Florida | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.4 | 92.8 |
| Median home sale price | $421,500 | $282,600 |
| Median days on market | 66 | 36 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 19,342 arrived from Ohio | 20,338 arrived from Florida |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 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).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Florida to Ohio?
- ACS 2024 counts 20,338 people who moved from Florida to Ohio, with a margin of plus or minus 3,696. The other direction shows 19,342 people who moved from Ohio to Florida. Those figures do not say why a household chose either state.
- What does the common Florida to Ohio run look like?
- The most common run in our file is Orlando to Columbus, 946 miles, about 18 hours of driving. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What do the reviews say about price and trouble?
- This lane has 39 reviews, a small sample. The median reported price is $3,920 across 39 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,500 to $5,980. 36% mention damage and 15% a delay or no-show.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- Hire a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and get the delivery window and deposit terms in writing before any money moves. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
- When does the 110 percent rule apply?
- On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. A binding or not-to-exceed estimate is a different kind of quote, so read which kind you were given. Keep the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
Next
Keep going
- Ohio to FloridaThe same run the other way.
- 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.
Other state-to-state runs
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.
Call for a written Florida to Ohio quote
From, then To. Date and home size after that. A person on the phone is faster if you already know the dates.
+1 (866) 961-9682Free quote, a person answersHaulest is not a carrier. We connect you to movers.
Haulest is a research desk and quote line. We are not a carrier.