Massachusetts to New York
Moving from Massachusetts to New York
Reviewers who moved from Massachusetts to New York paid a median $2,500. 17,862 people made the move in 2024, and 18,697 went the other way. Boston to Brooklyn, the most common run in our file, is 216 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$2,500
median, 19 priced reviews
Moved last year
17,862
MA to NY, 2024
Typical drive
216 mi
Boston to Brooklyn
Cost of living
+2.0%
NY vs MA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 29 Oct 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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Massachusetts to New York · median paid
$2,500
19 reviewed moves
216 road miles
Median and middle half of what 19 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Massachusetts to New York moving cost
Across 19 priced reviews of moves from Massachusetts to New York, the median was $2,500 and the middle half paid $1,590 to $4,350. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 50 to 400 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 | $1,400 to $2,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 to $3,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,400 to $4,300 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,200 to $5,800 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,200 to $7,600 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Boston to Brooklyn drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.28 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-19 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel (Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update)). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Massachusetts to New York
5 of 5 · 13 Sept 2026 · reported $5,080
“Excellent moving experience! The team was professional, friendly, and arrived on time. They handled all of our furniture and belongings with care, worked quickly and efficiently, and made the entire move smooth and stress-free. Everything arrived safely without any damage. I really appreciate their…”
1 of 5 · 13 Sept 2026 · reported $1,600
“Completely scammed us. Took our deposit, had to beg for updates as my move approached, every deadline they gave me was wrong, and 24 hours before my move was scheduled… I still had no confirmation that my movers were coming and my doors were getting locked the next day I had to pay movers last…”
5 of 5 · 3 Jul 2024 · reported $3,750
“Transitioning from Boston to New York was facilitated by the assistance of Frank, Andrew, Robert, and Max. These individuals exhibited a high level of meticulousness, guaranteeing the safe packaging and transportation of all belongings. Their conduct reflected professionalism and politeness…”
Who makes this move
Massachusetts taxes wages, and New York taxes wages.
Census counts both directions. ACS 2024 counts 17,862 people who moved from Massachusetts to New York, with a margin of plus or minus 2,974. The reverse count is 18,697 people who moved from New York to Massachusetts. The figures are counts of people, and they do not say why a household left.
Price levels and wage tax. BEA regional price parity for 2024 uses a US baseline of 100. Massachusetts reads 105.8 and New York reads 107.9. Massachusetts taxes wages, and New York taxes wages. Rates are not listed here. A household still prices the move itself, which is separate from the index.
What the job looks like
The sofa does not get its own frequent-flyer miles.
The usual run in the file. The most common trip we have is Boston to Brooklyn, 216 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Days on the road follow the delivery window the mover writes on the order for service. The drive time is the time behind the wheel. The window is the arrival span you plan around.
Reported prices in our file. The review sample for this lane is small, at 19 reviews. The median reported price is $2,500 across 19 priced reviews. The middle half runs $1,590 to $4,350. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a file figure for this lane.
Weight, miles, and the window. Long-distance household moves are priced by weight and miles, so a heavier home on the same 216 mile run will price differently. Delivery remains a window set on the order for service. The sofa does not get its own frequent-flyer miles. Ask the mover how the weight was calculated before you compare two quotes.
Before you book
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License first. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Check both on the license check before you talk price. Haulest is not a carrier and does not haul the load. A quote from an unlicensed mover is a quote you should set aside.
Estimate type and the 110 percent rule. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and learn how to read a moving estimate. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule states that duty in short form. Put the delivery window in writing on the order.
Deposit terms on the order. Agree the deposit in writing before you pay anything, and read the deposit guide against the contract. The delivery window belongs on the order for service. Ask for those dates on the estimate before you sign, in the same place as the price. Keep a copy of the estimate and the dates.
Leaving Massachusetts, arriving in New York.
| Massachusetts | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 105.8 | 107.9 |
| Median home sale price | $688,100 | $620,500 |
| Median days on market | 21 | 42 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 18,697 arrived from New York | 17,862 arrived from Massachusetts |
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 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).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Massachusetts to New York
216 road miles, about 5 hours at the wheel (1 driving day 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 $77 to $116gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $77 to $154gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $93 to $104gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $104 to $169gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Massachusetts to New York moves paid a median $2,500 (19 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 19 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved between Massachusetts and New York?
- ACS 2024 counts 17,862 people who moved from Massachusetts to New York, with a margin of plus or minus 2,974. The reverse count is 18,697 people who moved from New York to Massachusetts. Those counts do not say why a household moved.
- How far is the most common run in this file?
- The most common trip we have is Boston to Brooklyn, 216 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Days on the road follow the delivery window written on the order for service.
- What prices show up in the reviews?
- The median reported price is $2,500 across 19 priced reviews, and the middle half runs $1,590 to $4,350. Those prices mix home sizes and distances. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, so your weight can land elsewhere in that spread.
- What do the cost of living and wage tax figures say?
- BEA regional price parity for 2024 puts Massachusetts at 105.8 and New York at 107.9, with the US baseline at 100. Massachusetts taxes wages, and New York taxes wages. Rates are not listed on this page.
- What should I check before I book an interstate mover?
- The mover needs 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, and the delivery window should be in writing. Agree the deposit terms before you pay.
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Keep going
- New York to MassachusettsThe same run the other way.
- Moving in MassachusettsWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in New YorkWho 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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