New York to Arizona
Moving from New York to Arizona
Reviewers who moved from New York to Arizona paid a median $6,000. 5,077 people made the move in 2024, and 2,936 went the other way. Rochester to Phoenix, the most common run in our file, is 2,269 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$6,000
median, 18 priced reviews
Moved last year
5,077
NY to AZ, 2024
Typical drive
2,269 mi
Rochester to Phoenix
Cost of living
-6.7%
AZ vs NY, 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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New York to Arizona · median paid
$6,000
18 reviewed moves
2,269 road miles
Median and middle half of what 18 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
New York to Arizona moving cost
Across 18 priced reviews of moves from New York to Arizona, the median was $6,000 and the middle half paid $2,350 to $8,000. 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 Rochester to Phoenix drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.35 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-26 (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.
Recent reviews
People who moved New York to Arizona
5 of 5 · 18 Oct 2024 · reported $6,500
“Not a single item was damaged in anyway. They reached on time. They were professional and friendly movers. They moved with carefully. They did a perfect job of wrapping and moving my furniture, behave towards it all as if it was their own. In addition, they were active and have best price. We will recommend them.”
1 of 5 · 28 Jul 2024 · reported $6,000
“This is the worst company ever! Used them to move cross country. They sub contracted with a crew from NJ which they never informed me of. Movers were supposed to arrive in 5 days-disappeared for 3 weeks!! When I contacted Mega Vans-they told me subcontractors were involved and "used" to be a good…”
1 of 5 · 23 Feb 2024 · reported $8,000
“They'll quote you something low and promise your cost won't go higher, take your deposit, and then when the movers get to your house you'll be paying triple what was agreed upon, despite your inventory being exactly as listed for the quote. Over the phone they'll tell you how good their…”
Who makes this move
New York reads 107.9 and Arizona reads 100.7 on that index.
Census counts both directions. The Census ACS 2024 counts 5,077 people who moved from New York to Arizona, with a margin of plus or minus 1,804. The same release counts 2,936 people who moved from Arizona to New York. Both figures are survey counts of people who changed their state of residence.
Price levels and wage tax. BEA regional price parity for 2024 uses 100 as the United States figure. New York reads 107.9 and Arizona reads 100.7 on that index. New York taxes wages, and Arizona taxes wages. Rate tables stay with each state tax agency. The index shows how local prices compare with the country as a whole.
What the job looks like
The most common run in our file is Rochester to Phoenix, 2,269 miles, about 41 hours of driving.
The common run in the file. The most common run in our file is Rochester to Phoenix, 2,269 miles, about 41 hours of driving. The arrival date is a window set on the order for service, so the job lands across a span of days. Plan the handoff around that window on a long-distance move.
What people paid in this file. Our file holds 18 reviews for this run, a small sample, and 18 of them list a price. The median reported price is $6,000, and the middle half runs from $2,350 to $8,000. A studio and a four-bedroom do not weigh the same, even on the same map. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, so use the moving cost guide before treating a review as yours.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
License and estimate type. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Confirm both with the license check before money changes hands. Ask whether the price is binding or not-to-exceed, and walk the line items in the estimate. The paper should name the shipment, the weight basis, and the miles.
The 110 percent rule and the window. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule page states that limit in plain terms. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service. Put deposit terms in the same packet, and use the deposit guide before you send money.
Leaving New York, arriving in Arizona.
| New York | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.9 | 100.7 |
| Median home sale price | $620,500 | $453,800 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 62 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 2,936 arrived from Arizona | 5,077 arrived from New York |
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 York, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Aug 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 York homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from New York to Arizona
2,269 road miles, about 41 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 $810 to $1,215gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $810 to $1,620gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $972 to $1,095gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $1,095 to $1,780gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on New York to Arizona moves paid a median $6,000 (18 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 from New York to Arizona?
- The Census ACS 2024 counts 5,077 people moving from New York to Arizona, with a margin of plus or minus 1,804. The reverse count, Arizona to New York, is 2,936. Both are survey counts of people who changed their state of residence.
- How far is the most common run in your file?
- The most common run in our file is Rochester to Phoenix, 2,269 miles, about 41 hours of driving. Delivery is a window on the order for service, so the arrival is a span of days. Long-distance pricing uses weight and miles, which vary with the shipment.
- What prices show up for this lane?
- Our file has 18 reviews for this run, and 18 of them include a price. The median reported price is $6,000. The middle half of reported prices runs from $2,350 to $8,000, and those figures mix home sizes and distances.
- How do New York and Arizona compare on prices and wage tax?
- BEA regional price parity for 2024 uses 100 for the United States. New York is 107.9 and Arizona is 100.7 on that index. New York taxes wages, and Arizona taxes wages; rate tables stay with the state agencies.
- What should I confirm before I book an interstate mover?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and get the delivery window in writing. On a non-binding estimate, delivery is due on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, and deposit terms should be in the order.
Next
Keep going
- Arizona to New YorkThe same run the other way.
- Moving in New YorkWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in ArizonaWho 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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