Relocation guide · Rhode Island
Moving to Rhode Island: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Rhode Island (priced to Providence, RI) models from $2,350–$3,150 from New York, NY, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $9,100–$12,150 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
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Moving to Rhode Island at a glance
Cost to move to Rhode Island from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 190 | 1 to 3 days | $1,700–$2,250 | $2,350–$3,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,935 | 6 to 14 days | $6,200–$8,300 | $9,100–$12,150 |
| Chicago, IL | 965 | 2 to 5 days | $3,250–$4,350 | $4,700–$6,250 |
| Houston, TX | 1,790 | 4 to 8 days | $4,750–$6,300 | $6,950–$9,300 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,595 | 6 to 14 days | $5,550–$7,350 | $8,100–$10,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 290 | 1 to 3 days | $2,000–$2,650 | $2,800–$3,750 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,980 | 6 to 14 days | $4,700–$6,250 | $6,850–$9,150 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,920 | 6 to 14 days | $6,150–$8,250 | $9,050–$12,100 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,735 | 4 to 8 days | $4,650–$6,150 | $6,800–$9,050 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,135 | 4 to 8 days | $3,600–$4,800 | $5,250–$7,000 |
Local movers in Rhode Island's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | $1,600–$2,200 | $200 |
When moving to Rhode Island is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to Providence, a 3-bedroom models at $2,350–$3,150 October through April, $2,450–$3,300 in May or September and $2,650–$3,500 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $1,550–$2,100 against $2,350–$3,150 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to Rhode Island
- 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 Rhode Island: common questions
How much does it cost to move to Rhode Island?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Rhode Island (priced to Providence, RI) models from $2,350–$3,150 from New York, NY, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $9,100–$12,150 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to Rhode Island cost?
To Providence, a 2-bedroom models at $1,700–$2,250 from New York and $6,200–$8,300 from Los Angeles.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to Rhode Island?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $2,350–$3,150 October through April, $2,450–$3,300 in May or September and $2,650–$3,500 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to Rhode Island?
For example, on a move from New York to Providence, a 3-bedroom models at $2,350–$3,150 with full-service movers and $1,550–$2,100 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in Providence?
A 2-bedroom local move in Providence models at $1,600–$2,200, with a 3-person crew at $200 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Providence, RI at its labor index of 1.10. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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