Massachusetts to Florida
Moving from Massachusetts to Florida
Reviewers who moved from Massachusetts to Florida paid a median $4,200. 21,834 people made the move in 2024, and 10,580 went the other way. Boston to Miami, the most common run in our file, is 1,492 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,200
median, 78 priced reviews
Moved last year
21,834
MA to FL, 2024
Typical drive
1,492 mi
Boston to Miami
Cost of living
-2.2%
FL vs MA, 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
Massachusetts to Florida moving cost
Across 78 priced reviews of moves from Massachusetts to Florida, the median was $4,200 and the middle half paid $2,500 to $6,877. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000–2,000 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–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000–$5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000–$7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400–$9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000–$12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Boston to Miami 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 Massachusetts to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Massachusetts to Florida. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach USA Moving & Storage | Ashland, MA | CarrierUSDOT 2372043 | 6 | 294.0 mean, dated | $4,380 | 10 Sept 2024 |
| CR7 Moving and Storage | North Bergen, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 036409 | 4 | 481.3 mean, dated | $3,696 | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Monster Movers Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1385215 | 4 | 383.5 mean, dated | $7,000 | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Roy's Moving Inc | Boston, MA | CarrierUSDOT 2428059 | 3 | 212.0 mean, dated | $1,700 | 20 Nov 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Vanlines | Tampa, FL | CarrierUSDOT 2268216 | 2 | 314.1 mean, dated | $5,800 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Fresh Start - The Moving Crew | Worcester, MA | CarrierUSDOT 2407387 | 2 | 135.0 mean, dated | $9,300 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Witty Movers and Delivery | North East, MD | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2389922 | 2 | 131.2 mean, dated | $9,000 | 6 Jun 2023 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Massachusetts to Florida
1 of 5 · 13 Jun 2026 · reported $16,876
“My experience with Pricing Van Lines was deeply disappointing. I hired them based on an estimate of approximately $7,682 provided by Kimberly Smith after a detailed inventory review. By the time my move from Massachusetts to Florida was completed, I had paid approximately $16,876—more than double…”
5 of 5 · 4 Nov 2025 · reported $5,800
“The movers showed up smiling and ready to go. They wrapped my mirrors, furniture, and TV like they were their own. No scuffs, no scratches — just clean, smooth results. They even set up my bed so I could crash after the long day. That’s real customer care!”
5 of 5 · 18 Aug 2025 · reported $6,877
“This experience was great!!! Literally Fast and Efficient!!! He was very responsive and understanding!!! His team were AMAZING!!!!! Thank you guys!!! They arrived on time and got to work quick. I had so much stuff and they made this move so easy and stress free for me!!! On a 3rd floor Walk Up!!!!…”
What went wrong on this run: of 78 reviews, 29% mention damage and 31% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The figures count people, and they do not say why anyone left.
The Census count runs both ways. In 2024, ACS data show 21,834 people moved from Massachusetts to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 4,803. The other direction was 10,580 people moving from Florida to Massachusetts that year. The figures count people, and they do not say why anyone left.
Living costs and wage tax at each end. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100, Massachusetts at 105.8, and Florida at 103.4. Massachusetts taxes wages. Florida has no tax on wages. This page states those facts and stops short of any rate, bracket, or guess about who comes out ahead.
What the job looks like
Of 78 reviews on this run, 29% mention damage and 31% mention a delay or a no-show.
The common run is a long drive. The most common trip in our file is Boston to Miami, 1,492 miles, about 29 hours behind the wheel. Those hours describe driving time. They do not name a set number of days the shipment will be on the road. The delivery date is a window the mover sets on the order for service.
Price follows weight and miles. Long-distance household goods are priced by weight and miles, so a Boston to Miami quote will move with both. Across 78 priced reviews in our file, the median reported price is $4,200, and the middle half runs from $2,500 to $6,877. Those prices mix home sizes and distances. See what long-distance moves cost.
Damage and delay show up in the file. Of 78 reviews on this run, 29% mention damage and 31% mention a delay or a no-show. A review is one household's report, so the share is a signal to read the order, not a forecast for your own load. Ask for the delivery window in writing before you treat a date as firm.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier 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 sign. Haulest is a desk for this information, not the truck that hauls your shipment. Use the license lookup when you have a number in hand.
Know which estimate you are signing. Ask whether the price is binding, not-to-exceed, or non-binding, and keep that label on the order. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule and get the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
Deposit terms belong on the paper. Ask what the deposit is, when it is due, and whether it is refundable if you cancel. Those terms vary by order, so this page will not invent a percentage or a deadline. The moving company deposit guide walks through the questions to ask. Keep the window, the estimate type, and the deposit on one written order.
Leaving Massachusetts, arriving in Florida.
| Massachusetts | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 105.8 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $688,100 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 21 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 10,580 arrived from Florida | 21,834 arrived from Massachusetts |
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 Massachusetts, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 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 (Massachusetts homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Massachusetts to Florida?
- ACS 2024 counts 21,834 people moving from Massachusetts to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 4,803. The reverse count is 10,580 people moving from Florida to Massachusetts. The survey records the move, not the motive.
- How long is the common Massachusetts to Florida run?
- The most common run in our file is Boston to Miami, 1,492 miles, about 29 hours of driving. Driving hours are not the same thing as days the truck is out. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What do reviews show for price on this run?
- Among 78 priced reviews, the median reported price is $4,200, and the middle half falls between $2,500 and $6,877. The file has 78 reviews in all. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a marker, not a quote for your weight.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of 78 reviews, 29% mention damage and 31% mention a delay or a no-show. That is a share of written reviews, not a promise about your shipment. Read the delivery window on the order before you lock plans around a single day.
- What should I confirm before booking?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Prefer a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and remember that 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.
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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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