Relocation guide · New Mexico
Moving to New Mexico: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to New Mexico (priced to Albuquerque, NM) models from $3,250–$4,300 from Phoenix, AZ, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,200–$9,600 from New York, NY, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
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Moving to New Mexico at a glance
Cost to move to New Mexico from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,065 | 6 to 14 days | $4,900–$6,550 | $7,200–$9,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 790 | 2 to 5 days | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,310 | 4 to 8 days | $3,700–$4,950 | $5,400–$7,200 |
| Houston, TX | 895 | 2 to 5 days | $3,000–$4,000 | $4,300–$5,750 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 390 | 1 to 3 days | $2,250–$3,000 | $3,250–$4,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,995 | 6 to 14 days | $4,750–$6,300 | $6,950–$9,250 |
| San Antonio, TX | 735 | 2 to 5 days | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,150–$5,550 |
| San Diego, CA | 745 | 2 to 5 days | $2,950–$3,950 | $4,300–$5,750 |
| Dallas, TX | 700 | 2 to 5 days | $2,800–$3,700 | $4,000–$5,350 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,725 | 4 to 8 days | $4,550–$6,050 | $6,700–$8,900 |
Local movers in New Mexico's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Las Cruces | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Enchanted Hills | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Rio Rancho | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Santa Fe | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
When moving to New Mexico is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to Albuquerque, a 3-bedroom models at $7,200–$9,600 October through April, $7,550–$10,100 in May or September and $8,050–$10,750 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $4,550–$6,100 against $7,200–$9,600 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to New Mexico
- 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 Mexico: common questions
How much does it cost to move to New Mexico?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to New Mexico (priced to Albuquerque, NM) models from $3,250–$4,300 from Phoenix, AZ, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,200–$9,600 from New York, NY, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to New Mexico cost?
To Albuquerque, a 2-bedroom models at $2,250–$3,000 from Phoenix and $4,900–$6,550 from New York.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to New Mexico?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $7,200–$9,600 October through April, $7,550–$10,100 in May or September and $8,050–$10,750 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to New Mexico?
For example, on a move from New York to Albuquerque, a 3-bedroom models at $7,200–$9,600 with full-service movers and $4,550–$6,100 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in Albuquerque?
A 2-bedroom local move in Albuquerque models at $1,325–$1,825, with a 3-person crew at $165 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Albuquerque, NM at its labor index of 0.93. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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