Washington to Florida
Moving from Washington to Florida
Reviewers who moved from Washington to Florida paid a median $8,000. 10,574 people made the move in 2024, and 8,419 went the other way. Seattle to Tampa, the most common run in our file, is 3,096 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$8,000
median, 28 priced reviews
Moved last year
10,574
WA to FL, 2024
Typical drive
3,096 mi
Seattle to Tampa
Cost of living
-3.4%
FL vs WA, 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
Washington to Florida moving cost
Across 28 priced reviews of moves from Washington to Florida, the median was $8,000 and the middle half paid $3,600 to $12,000. 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–$5,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,600–$6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,800–$8,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $6,400–$11,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $8,200–$14,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Seattle 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.
Recent reviews
People who moved Washington to Florida
5 of 5 · 17 Nov 2025 · reported $5,244
“Owner and the guys did a fantastic job. They made my moving experience so stress free and got everything moved with no issues . I will absolutely recommend them to any one moving. First class service.”
5 of 5 · 1 Sept 2025 · reported $12,687
“This is my second time using their services. I highly recommend this company. My items were received on time and there was no damage. My price did not increase. The staff and the movers were extremely professional and very pleasant to deal with. I cannot say enough nice things about them. I hope I…”
1 of 5 · 4 Nov 2024 · reported $9,000
“Estimate from Safe Ship was $9,000. had to move out of our 3 bedroom house, 1,200sq, and put our belongings into a10x10 storage unit. The quote was for our 3 bedroom house. We got rid of most of our belongings due to cost to move them. Oasis showed up loaded our belongings and said it would be…”
What went wrong on this run: of 28 reviews, 57% mention damage and 39% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
In the other direction, 8,419 people moved from Florida to Washington that same year.
Census flow. ACS 2024 counts 10,574 people who moved from Washington to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 3,473. In the other direction, 8,419 people moved from Florida to Washington that same year. The file reports headcounts only.
Price levels. BEA price parity for 2024 uses 100 as the US mark. Washington reads 107.0 and Florida reads 103.4. That index covers the general cost of living, separate from what a mover quotes. Quotes in this file mix home sizes and distances, so treat the parity score as its own figure.
Wage tax. Washington does not tax wages, and Florida does not tax wages. No wage tax rate belongs on this page for either state. If you need a full tax picture, look past these two wage facts on your own.
What the job looks like
The most common trip in our file is Seattle to Tampa, 3,096 miles, about 55 hours of driving.
The run. The most common trip in our file is Seattle to Tampa, 3,096 miles, about 55 hours of driving. On a household goods order, delivery is a window set on the order for service, and that window is what books the days on the road. The price is by weight and miles, so home size moves the quote.
What reviews show. This run has 28 reviews in our file, and that sample is small. The median reported price is $8,000 across 28 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $3,600 to $12,000. Among the reviews, 57% mention damage and 39% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority.
Carrier checks. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority. Look the number up before you sign, using a license lookup. Haulest is not a carrier and will not show up with a truck. A missing authority is a reason to stop and pick another mover.
The estimate. Ask whether the price is binding or a not-to-exceed figure, and read the paper with this estimate guide. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate, which is the 110 percent rule. Get the delivery window in writing on the order.
Deposit terms. Put the deposit terms in the written estimate before you pay anything. The deposit guide walks through what to look for on that line. Match the contract to the guide, including when the deposit is due and whether it is refundable. Vague deposit language is a reason to wait.
Leaving Washington, arriving in Florida.
| Washington | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.0 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $651,800 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 19 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 8,419 arrived from Florida | 10,574 arrived from Washington |
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 Washington, 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 (Washington homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Washington to Florida
3,096 road miles, about 55 hours at the wheel (7 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 $1,155 to $1,733gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $1,155 to $2,311gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $1,386 to $1,555gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $1,555 to $2,527gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Washington to Florida moves paid a median $8,000 (28 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 21 Sept 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Washington to Florida?
- ACS 2024 counts 10,574 people who moved from Washington to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 3,473. In the other direction, 8,419 people moved from Florida to Washington. The published counts do not assign a reason for the move.
- How far is Seattle to Tampa?
- The most common run in our file is Seattle to Tampa, 3,096 miles, about 55 hours of driving. Household goods delivery is a window set on the order for service. Have that window in writing before you plan around a single arrival day.
- What price shows up in the reviews?
- The median reported price is $8,000 across 28 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $3,600 to $12,000. The figures mix home sizes and distances, so a quote for your home can sit elsewhere in the spread.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Among the reviews, 57% mention damage. 39% mention a delay or a no-show. Ask the mover how claims and schedule slips are handled before you sign.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household goods authority, and confirm whether the estimate is binding or not-to-exceed. 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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