South Carolina to Florida
Moving from South Carolina to Florida
Reviewers who moved from South Carolina to Florida paid a median $4,655. 9,304 people made the move in 2024, and 17,992 went the other way. Charleston to Tampa, the most common run in our file, is 435 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,655
median, 31 priced reviews
Moved last year
9,304
SC to FL, 2024
Typical drive
435 mi
Charleston to Tampa
Cost of living
+10.3%
FL vs SC, 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
South Carolina to Florida moving cost
Across 31 priced reviews of moves from South Carolina to Florida, the median was $4,655 and the middle half paid $3,185 to $7,400. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 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–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Charleston to Tampa 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 South Carolina to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from South Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Elite Van Lines | Grovetown, GA | CarrierUSDOT 4083659 | 2 | 1174.3 mean, dated | $13,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| A On Time Moving LLC | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3588420 | 2 | 232.1 mean, dated | $1,806 | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Charleston Moving and Storage | North Charleston, SC | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 112377 | 2 | 25.0 mean, dated | $6,000 | 4 May 2016 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved South Carolina to Florida
1 of 5 · 2 Sept 2026 · reported $15,000
“My experience with this moving company has been deeply disappointing and, at this point, feels exploitative. My original estimate was $15,000, yet the dispatcher now refusing to deliver my belongings unless I pay an unreasonable and exorbitant additional amount. My possessions are currently being…”
1 of 5 · 19 Jun 2026 · reported $13,000
“Do not hire this company! Do not use them because they appear to be local. They are not. Their front people are friendly and professional but the team that shows up to pack and move you are inexperienced, cannot necessarily read or speak English so they can't read your notes on boxes marked…”
5 of 5 · 12 Jan 2026 · reported $4,655
“Great start from the moment the crew from Weststar Relocation arrived. The team wrapped all the things with great care, removed detachable parts from furniture items, and secured loads so they stayed fixed during the drive. The boxes were grouped by room size, which made unloading easier to follow.”
What went wrong on this run: of 31 reviews, 35% mention damage and 13% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those are headcounts, not reasons.
Census puts the flow both ways. In the 2024 ACS, 9,304 people moved from South Carolina to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 2,219. The reverse count is larger: 17,992 people moved from Florida to South Carolina. Those are headcounts, not reasons. This page does not guess why anyone packed.
Price levels and wage tax differ at each end. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. South Carolina sits at 93.7 and Florida at 103.4, so the same basket costs more in Florida on that index. South Carolina taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. No rate belongs in this note.
What the job looks like
Do not read 9 hours as the truck's days on the road.
Price the common pair first. The most common run in our file is Charleston to Tampa, 435 miles and about 9 hours of driving. A loaded truck will not match that car clock, so the delivery date is a window set on the order for service. Long-distance moving is priced by weight and miles. Do not read 9 hours as the truck's days on the road.
The review sample on this lane is smaller. We have 31 reviews in this run, a small sample than the earlier lanes, so read the rates as a thin slice. The median reported price is $4,655 across 31 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $3,185 to $7,400. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 35% mention damage and 13% mention a delay or no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier before you talk price. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. Look the number up with the license lookup and confirm the authority is active for household goods.
Put the money terms in writing. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate and read every line before you sign. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the short version of that duty. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service, and agree deposit terms with the deposit guide before any money moves.
Leaving South Carolina, arriving in Florida.
| South Carolina | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 93.7 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $394,000 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 72 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 17,992 arrived from Florida | 9,304 arrived from South Carolina |
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 South Carolina, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (South Carolina homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from South Carolina to Florida in the Census figures?
- The 2024 ACS counts 9,304 people who moved from South Carolina to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 2,219. 17,992 people moved from Florida to South Carolina. The figures are counts only, with no motive attached.
- What is the most common South Carolina to Florida run in this file?
- The most common run is Charleston to Tampa, 435 miles, about 9 hours of driving. That hour figure is a car trip, not the truck's days on the road. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, and the price is based on weight and miles.
- What do the reviews show for price, damage, and delays?
- There are 31 reviews in this run, which is a small sample than earlier lanes. The median reported price is $4,655 across 31 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $3,185 to $7,400. 35% mention damage and 13% mention a delay or no-show.
- Do South Carolina and Florida tax wages the same way?
- South Carolina taxes wages and Florida does not. BEA price parity for 2024, with the US at 100, is 93.7 for South Carolina and 103.4 for Florida. This page does not state a tax rate.
- How does the 110 percent rule work on a non-binding estimate?
- 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 estimate if you want a firmer ceiling. Get the delivery window in writing and agree deposit terms before you pay.
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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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