New Jersey to New York
Moving from New Jersey to New York
Reviewers who moved from New Jersey to New York paid a median $2,400. 36,002 people made the move in 2024, and 56,799 went the other way. Jersey City to New York, the most common run in our file, is 4 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$2,400
median, 74 priced reviews
Moved last year
36,002
NJ to NY, 2024
Typical drive
4 mi
Jersey City to New York
Cost of living
-0.8%
NY vs NJ, 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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New Jersey to New York · median paid
$2,400
73 reviewed moves
4 road miles
Median and middle half of what 73 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
New Jersey to New York moving cost
Across 74 priced reviews of moves from New Jersey to New York, the median was $2,400 and the middle half paid $900 to $4,098. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for Local / under 50 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 | $450 to $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $700 to $1,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,100 to $2,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,700 to $3,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,400 to $4,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Jersey City to New York 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 New Jersey to New York run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from New Jersey to New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Van Lines | Bayonne, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2065280 | 4 | 84.0 mean, dated | $4,800 | 23 Jul 2014 |
| Authority Moving Experts | Absecon, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3403492 | 3 | 1955.0 mean, dated | $3,200 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Mubers Moving | Brooklyn, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2893157 | 3 | 514.0 mean, dated | $2,300 | 3 Sept 2018 |
| Moving of America | Ridgefield, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 1601312 | 3 | 394.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Northern Elite Van Lines | Belleville, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 3291364 | 2 | 1544.0 mean, dated | $7,221 | 20 Dec 2025 |
| We Move U | Hawthorne, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2298837 | 2 | 1394.0 mean, dated | $1,600 | 5 Apr 2018 |
| New York Local Movers | Brooklyn, NY | No FMCSA match | 2 | 605.0 mean, dated | $2,600 | 21 Sept 2018 |
| Volt Relocation | Nanuet, NY | Broker and carrierUSDOT 1318777 | 2 | 255.0 mean, dated | $2,300 | 12 Sept 2018 |
| Movage Moving & Storage | Teterboro, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 1459999 | 2 | 224.0 mean, dated | $5,100 | 26 Aug 2014 |
| Reputable Moving & Storage | Brooklyn, NY | CarrierUSDOT 2104954 | 2 | 165.0 mean, dated | $1,400 | 9 Jul 2019 |
| New City Movers | Lincoln, NE | No FMCSA match | 2 | 71.0 mean, dated | $850 | 8 Aug 2020 |
| Green Line Moving Corp | Woodbridge, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1621071 | 2 | 54.0 mean, dated | $5,600 | 7 Aug 2014 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved New Jersey to New York
5 of 5 · 2 Nov 2026 · reported $3,547
“We just recently moved from our house to a 2 bedroom condo and the amount of stuff we had over the years was overwhelming. We decided to pack and store our items partially, because we had not yet closed on the condo. Order #MC-27426 ordered temporary storage and all went smoothly. Despite the long…”
5 of 5 · 5 Oct 2026 · reported $4,217
“Great movers, these guys have helped us with moving our furniture and appliances from NJ to NY, which was a long-distance move, and the packing and moving was extremely hard, but these guys did a phenomenal job.”
5 of 5 · 1 Oct 2026 · reported $3,528
“This company is for you if you feel you do not like packing. They carefully wrapped all the items, books, or delicate glassware, and wrote on each box what was inside and which room it was for. The process of unpacking was so easy.”
What went wrong on this run: of 74 reviews, 23% mention damage and 12% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those are headcounts, not reasons.
Census counted 36,002 movers. ACS 2024 puts the New Jersey to New York flow at 36,002 people, with a margin of plus or minus 5,753. The reverse count is larger: 56,799 people moved New York to New Jersey in the same year. Those are headcounts, not reasons. The file does not say who left for work, family, or rent.
Prices sit a little above the US mark. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. New Jersey reads 108.8 and New York reads 107.9. Both states tax wages. This page does not quote a rate, bracket, or credit. A parity gap this tight will not tell you which state is cheaper to live in.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window, not a clock time.
The usual run is short. In our file the most common trip is Jersey City to New York, 4 miles, about 0 hours of driving. You are not looking at days on the road. Long-distance pricing still follows weight and miles, because the move crosses a state line. A short map does not change the way the bill is built.
Delivery is a window, not a clock time. The order for service sets that window. Our file has 74 reviews on this lane. The median reported price is $2,400 across 74 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $900 to $4,098. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so treat the median as a marker, not a quote for your own load.
Damage shows up more often than a no-show. 23% of the reviews mention damage. 12% mention a delay or a no-show. On a 4-mile run, a missed window still strands the keys and the cat. Ask for the window in writing before you hand over a deposit.
Before you book
Haulest is not a carrier and will not book the truck.
Check the USDOT number and the authority. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Haulest is not a carrier and will not book the truck. Look the number up in the license lookup before you compare prices. A missing authority is a reason to walk away, even on a 4-mile hop.
Get the estimate type in writing. Ask whether the price is binding or not-to-exceed, and read the line items in how to read a moving estimate. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the cap on what they can demand at the door. Put the delivery window on the order for service.
Settle the deposit before pickup day. Deposit terms belong in the contract, not in a text the night before. Read moving company deposit terms against the estimate you actually signed. Keep the written window, the estimate type, and the USDOT number in one place. If those three are fuzzy, you are not ready to book.
Leaving New Jersey, arriving in New York.
| New Jersey | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 108.8 | 107.9 |
| Median home sale price | $579,900 | $620,500 |
| Median days on market | 35 | 42 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 56,799 arrived from New York | 36,002 arrived from New Jersey |
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 New Jersey, 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 (New Jersey homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from New Jersey to New York
4 road miles, about 0 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 $1 to $2gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $1 to $3gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $2 to $2gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $2 to $3gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on New Jersey to New York moves paid a median $2,400 (74 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 New Jersey to New York?
- ACS 2024 counts 36,002 people moving from New Jersey to New York, with a margin of plus or minus 5,753. The other direction is 56,799 people, from New York to New Jersey. The counts do not say why anyone moved.
- How far is the typical New Jersey to New York move?
- The most common run in our file is Jersey City to New York, 4 miles, about 0 hours of driving. It is a short interstate trip, so you are not budgeting days on the road. Pricing still uses weight and miles.
- What do people report paying on this lane?
- Across 74 priced reviews, the median reported price is $2,400. The middle half of those prices falls between $900 and $4,098. The figures mix home sizes and distances, so they are a marker, not your quote.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of 74 reviews, 23% mention damage and 12% mention a delay or a no-show. A short drive does not erase either problem. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
- What should I check before I book?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and remember that on a non-binding estimate delivery is due once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Put the delivery window and the deposit terms in the contract.
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Keep going
- New York to New JerseyThe same run the other way.
- Moving in New JerseyWho 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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