Moving to New Jersey: Cost From 10 Major Cities (2026 Guide)

Moving to New Jersey at a glance

Cost to move to New Jersey from major cities

Modeled cost to move to Newark, NJ from 10 major cities, with driving miles and transit window.
From	Miles	Transit	2 bedroom	3 bedroom
Los Angeles, CA	2,780	6 to 14 days	$5,950–$7,950	$8,750–$11,650
Chicago, IL	835	2 to 5 days	$2,950–$3,950	$4,250–$5,700
Houston, TX	1,635	4 to 8 days	$4,450–$5,900	$6,500–$8,650
Phoenix, AZ	2,430	6 to 14 days	$5,600–$7,450	$8,200–$10,950
San Antonio, TX	1,795	4 to 8 days	$4,750–$6,350	$7,000–$9,350
San Diego, CA	2,760	6 to 14 days	$5,900–$7,900	$8,700–$11,550
Dallas, TX	1,580	4 to 8 days	$4,300–$5,750	$6,300–$8,450
Jacksonville, FL	965	2 to 5 days	$3,200–$4,300	$4,650–$6,200
San Jose, CA	2,895	6 to 14 days	$6,200–$8,250	$9,050–$12,100
Austin, TX	1,715	4 to 8 days	$4,600–$6,150	$6,800–$9,050

Local movers in New Jersey's main cities

Modeled local 2-bedroom move and crew rate in New Jersey's main cities.
City	2 bedroom local	Crew rate / hour
Newark	$1,675–$2,300	$210
Jersey City	$1,675–$2,300	$210
Paterson	$1,675–$2,300	$210
Elizabeth	$1,675–$2,300	$210
Edison	$1,675–$2,300	$210
Trenton	$1,600–$2,200	$200
Toms River	$1,600–$2,200	$200
Fairview	$1,750–$2,425	$220

When moving to New Jersey is cheapest

For example, on a move from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, a 3-bedroom models at $8,750–$11,650 October through April, $9,200–$12,250 in May or September and $9,800–$13,050 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $5,500–$7,350 against $8,750–$11,650 with full-service movers.

Planning a move to New Jersey

Book interstate movers six to eight weeks ahead, earlier for summer dates.
Get at least three written estimates from movers with a USDOT number.
Decide what to sell or donate before the survey; you pay by weight.
Update your address, transfer utilities and plan the vehicle registration and driver license change.
Move medical, school and financial records yourself, not in the truck.
Plan the first week: keys, parking for the truck and an essentials box.

Moving to New Jersey: common questions

How much does it cost to move to New Jersey?

Moving a 3-bedroom home to New Jersey (priced to Newark, NJ) models from $4,250–$5,700 from Chicago, IL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $9,050–$12,100 from San Jose, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 2 to 14 days.

What does a 2-bedroom move to New Jersey cost?

To Newark, a 2-bedroom models at $2,950–$3,950 from Chicago and $6,200–$8,250 from San Jose.

When is the cheapest time of year for moving to New Jersey?

For example, a move from Los Angeles: a 3-bedroom models at $8,750–$11,650 October through April, $9,200–$12,250 in May or September and $9,800–$13,050 June through August.

Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to New Jersey?

For example, on a move from Los Angeles to Newark, a 3-bedroom models at $8,750–$11,650 with full-service movers and $5,500–$7,350 by container, before your own loading labor.

What do local movers cost in Newark?

A 2-bedroom local move in Newark models at $1,675–$2,300, with a 3-person crew at $210 per hour.

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How these numbers are made

Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Newark, NJ at its labor index of 1.18. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.

Moving Cost Editorial Team · Pricing model pricing-v1.0 · Estimates last recalculated 2026-08-01

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