New York to Florida
Moving from New York to Florida
Reviewers who moved from New York to Florida paid a median $3,875. 50,661 people made the move in 2024, and 28,080 went the other way. New York to Miami, the most common run in our file, is 1,280 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,875
median, 259 priced reviews
Moved last year
50,661
NY to FL, 2024
Typical drive
1,280 mi
New York to Miami
Cost of living
-4.2%
FL vs NY, 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
New York to Florida moving cost
Across 259 priced reviews of moves from New York to Florida, the median was $3,875 and the middle half paid $2,400 to $5,800. 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 New York 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 New York to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Movers | Auburn, NY | CarrierUSDOT 1605981 | 7 | 154.5 mean, dated | $8,300 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Maher Van Lines | Islip, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 685490 | 5 | 75.0 mean, dated | $2,734 | 5 Apr 2013 |
| Tri-State Area Movers | Plainview, NY | No FMCSA match | 4 | 1143.5 mean, dated | $4,455 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| SH Movers Inc | Hoboken, NJ | CarrierUSDOT 2980927 | 4 | 812.4 mean, dated | $4,500 | 13 Feb 2023 |
| East Coast Moving Inc | Fresh Meadows, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3099054 | 4 | 233.0 mean, dated | $6,000 | 26 Jan 2023 |
| BQ Transport | Austin, TX | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3218067 | 4 | 213.8 mean, dated | $5,400 | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Top Priority Moving & Storage | Brooklyn, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 686530 | 4 | 131.0 mean, dated | $3,500 | 8 Sept 2014 |
| Active Moving Inc | Brooklyn, NY | CarrierUSDOT 1278479 | 3 | 713.6 mean, dated | $2,400 | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Amazon Relocation | Brooklyn, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1915718 | 3 | 452.8 mean, dated | $2,200 | 4 Apr 2014 |
| North Van Lines | Hackensack, NJ | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2293196 | 3 | 412.5 mean, dated | $6,839 | 29 Dec 2020 |
| All Moving and Storage | Albany, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2933791 | 3 | 263.5 mean, dated | $2,500 | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Integrated Moving Solutions, INC | Kenilworth, NJ | No FMCSA match | 3 | 261.0 mean, dated | $5,000 | 4 Mar 2023 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved New York to Florida
1 of 5 · 30 Aug 2026 · reported $9,000
“If I could give GoodMoving zero stars, I would. This was, without question, the worst moving experience I have ever had. Goodview Moving to handle my belongings, and the experience was the worse in my life. My shipment arrived 48 days after my First Available Delivery Date—nearly two months later.…”
5 of 5 · 29 Aug 2026 · reported $5,000
“I had a great experience with Full Value Van Lines. The team was professional, punctual, and handled my belongings with care. Communication was clear throughout the process, and everything went smoothly from pickup to delivery. The movers worked efficiently and were very respectful. I would…”
5 of 5 · 15 Jul 2026 · reported $8,000
“Foreman Carlos Rafael and Team members Michael and Israel did a great job packing up our 3 bedroom home. Everything was packed carefully and loaded quickly and carefully. Great guys to deal with. Thank you so much guys!!!! See you guys in Florida!!”
What went wrong on this run: of 259 reviews, 37% mention damage and 24% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
New York taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages.
Census counts a large southbound flow. ACS 2024 puts 50,661 people moving from New York to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 6,714. The reverse count is smaller: 28,080 people moved from Florida to New York in the same year. Those are headcounts, not reasons.
Cost of living sits above the US baseline in both states. The BEA price parity for 2024 uses 100 as the US level. New York is 107.9. Florida is 103.4. Those figures mix every kind of spending across each state. They are not a bill for any one city or household.
Wage tax is the clearer split. New York taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. Haulest does not quote rates, and this page will not either. Check the current state forms before you budget take-home pay. The move itself does not change how those rules work.
What the job looks like
Long-distance pricing follows weight and miles, and the delivery date is a window set on the order for service.
The most common run is New York to Miami. That pair covers 1,280 miles, about 24 hours of driving. Days on the road for a loaded truck are not the same figure as a car trip. Long-distance pricing follows weight and miles, and the delivery date is a window set on the order for service.
Reported prices spread wide on this lane. Across 259 reviews, the median reported price is $3,875 on 259 priced reviews. The middle half falls between $2,400 and $5,800. That spread mixes home sizes and distances, so the median is a midpoint of reports, not a quote for your shipment.
Damage and missed timing show up in the reviews. Of those reviews, 37% mention damage and 24% mention a delay or a no-show. The shares describe what was written, not what your move will do. Ask how a claim and a late window are handled before you accept the order.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Start with authority, not a logo. An interstate household move needs 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. The license lookup is the check that matters on this run.
Get the price form in writing. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate so the ceiling is fixed before load day. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule and how to read an estimate before you sign.
Write the window and the deposit down. Delivery on a long-distance move is a window set on the order for service, not a single clock time. Put that window in the order before you pay a deposit, and match the deposit terms to the paper. The deposit guide covers what to look for.
Leaving New York, arriving in Florida.
| New York | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.9 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $620,500 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 28,080 arrived from Florida | 50,661 arrived from New York |
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 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).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from New York to Florida?
- ACS 2024 counts 50,661 people moving from New York to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 6,714. In the other direction, 28,080 people moved from Florida to New York. The figures are headcounts, not motives.
- How long is the common New York to Florida run?
- The most common run in our file is New York to Miami, 1,280 miles, about 24 hours of driving. Days on the road for the shipment are not that car time. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What is the median price people report?
- The median reported price is $3,875 across 259 priced reviews, in a file of 259 reviews. The middle half runs from $2,400 to $5,800. That mix includes different home sizes and distances, so it is not a quote.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 37% of the reviews mention damage, and 24% mention a delay or a no-show. Those shares count what people wrote in our file. They do not predict your move.
- What should I confirm before I pay a deposit?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and know 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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