New York to South Carolina
Moving from New York to South Carolina
Reviewers who moved from New York to South Carolina paid a median $5,000. 18,324 people made the move in 2024, and 5,749 went the other way. Staten Island to Myrtle Beach, the most common run in our file, is 655 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$5,000
median, 44 priced reviews
Moved last year
18,324
NY to SC, 2024
Typical drive
655 mi
Staten Island to Myrtle Beach
Cost of living
-13.1%
SC vs NY, 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 York to South Carolina · median paid
$5,000
44 reviewed moves
655 road miles
Median and middle half of what 44 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
New York to South Carolina moving cost
Across 44 priced reviews of moves from New York to South Carolina, the median was $5,000 and the middle half paid $2,700 to $8,000. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400 to 1,000 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 | $1,800 to $3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400 to $4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200 to $5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300 to $7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600 to $9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Staten Island to Myrtle Beach 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.
Recent reviews
People who moved New York to South Carolina
5 of 5 · 8 Sept 2026 · reported $2,800
“I recently moved from upstate New York to South Carolina and used Northern Moving Systems. I had a great experience from start to finish. I especially appreciated my representative, Jordan, who provided an accurate quote based on a very thorough inventory and was incredibly communicative throughout…”
5 of 5 · 20 Feb 2026 · reported $5,220
“I am very satisfied with how the team handled my kitchen appliances. My microwave and toaster oven were loose, and I didn't have the original boxes for them. They lifted the appliances from the bottom to keep the internal parts stable during the ride. While unpacking, I checked the glass doors on…”
5 of 5 · 30 Jan 2026 · reported $5,740
“We used Solomon & Sons for a move and the crew was on time, worked steadily, and handled our furniture carefully. Communication was solid and the day went smoother than I expected. From the first call, the scheduling was straightforward and the estimate was explained clearly. On moving day they…”
What went wrong on this run: of 44 reviews, 61% mention damage and 27% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Both states tax wages.
The head count. Census ACS 2024 counts 18,324 people moving from New York to South Carolina, with a margin of plus or minus 5,214. 5,749 people moved the other way, from South Carolina to New York. The two counts show the size of each flow.
Price parity and wages. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. New York stands at 107.9 and South Carolina at 93.7. Both states tax wages. The index is a price comparison, and wage rates stay off this page.
What the job looks like
Prices mix home sizes and distances.
The common run. The most common trip in our file is Staten Island to Myrtle Beach, 655 miles and about 13 hours of driving. The days on the road are set by the delivery window on the order for service. Ask for that window in writing before load day.
Weight and miles. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. On this New York to South Carolina run, a heavier shipment changes the bill even when the city pair stays the same. Take an inventory so the weight is real before you compare quotes.
What reviews report. Our file has 44 reviews for this run. The median reported price is $5,000 across 44 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,700 to $8,000. Prices mix home sizes and distances. A studio and a full house hold very different conversations. 61% of those reviews mention damage, and 27% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
Check both before you pay anyone.
License first. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Check both before you pay anyone. Haulest is not a carrier. Use the license lookup and keep the printed result with your papers.
The estimate type. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed price, and read the lines before you sign. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule and a guide to the estimate spell out that paperwork.
Window and deposit. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so get that span in writing before load day. Deposit terms belong in the same packet: how much, when it is due, and what happens if you cancel. The deposit guide is the place to check those terms.
Leaving New York, arriving in South Carolina.
| New York | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.9 | 93.7 |
| Median home sale price | $620,500 | $394,000 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 72 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 5,749 arrived from South Carolina | 18,324 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 South Carolina
655 road miles, about 13 hours at the wheel (2 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 $233 to $350gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $233 to $466gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $280 to $320gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $320 to $520gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on New York to South Carolina moves paid a median $5,000 (44 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 moved from New York to South Carolina?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 18,324 people moving from New York to South Carolina, with a margin of plus or minus 5,214. 5,749 people moved from South Carolina to New York. The counts record the size of each flow.
- What is the most common run in this file?
- The most common run is Staten Island to Myrtle Beach, 655 miles and about 13 hours of driving. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- What do reviews report for price, damage, and delay?
- Our file has 44 reviews. The median reported price is $5,000 across 44 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,700 to $8,000. 61% mention damage and 27% mention a delay or a no-show.
- What should the mover hold for an interstate household move?
- Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Haulest is not a carrier. Check the number and the authority before you pay a deposit.
- What should be in writing before you book?
- On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed price if you want a firmer ceiling, and get the delivery window in writing. Deposit terms should say how much is due and when.
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Keep going
- Moving in New YorkWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in South CarolinaWho 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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