Relocation guide · Utah
Moving to Utah: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Utah (priced to Salt Lake City, UT) models from $3,650–$4,850 from Phoenix, AZ, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,750–$10,350 from New York, NY, the most expensive. Transit runs 2 to 14 days.
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Moving to Utah at a glance
Cost to move to Utah from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,245 | 6 to 14 days | $5,300–$7,050 | $7,750–$10,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 690 | 2 to 5 days | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,100–$5,500 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,460 | 4 to 8 days | $4,050–$5,400 | $5,900–$7,900 |
| Houston, TX | 1,390 | 4 to 8 days | $3,850–$5,150 | $5,650–$7,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 600 | 2 to 5 days | $2,550–$3,350 | $3,650–$4,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,190 | 6 to 14 days | $5,150–$6,850 | $7,500–$10,050 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,260 | 4 to 8 days | $3,550–$4,750 | $5,200–$6,950 |
| San Diego, CA | 745 | 2 to 5 days | $3,000–$4,000 | $4,350–$5,750 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,160 | 4 to 8 days | $3,650–$4,850 | $5,300–$7,050 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,090 | 6 to 14 days | $4,850–$6,500 | $7,150–$9,550 |
Local movers in Utah's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| West Valley City | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Provo | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| West Jordan | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Orem | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Sandy Hills | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Sandy | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
When moving to Utah is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to Salt Lake City, a 3-bedroom models at $7,750–$10,350 October through April, $8,150–$10,850 in May or September and $8,700–$11,550 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $4,900–$6,550 against $7,750–$10,350 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to Utah
- 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 Utah: common questions
How much does it cost to move to Utah?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Utah (priced to Salt Lake City, UT) models from $3,650–$4,850 from Phoenix, AZ, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,750–$10,350 from New York, NY, the most expensive. Transit runs 2 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to Utah cost?
To Salt Lake City, a 2-bedroom models at $2,550–$3,350 from Phoenix and $5,300–$7,050 from New York.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to Utah?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $7,750–$10,350 October through April, $8,150–$10,850 in May or September and $8,700–$11,550 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to Utah?
For example, on a move from New York to Salt Lake City, a 3-bedroom models at $7,750–$10,350 with full-service movers and $4,900–$6,550 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in Salt Lake City?
A 2-bedroom local move in Salt Lake City models at $1,450–$1,975, with a 3-person crew at $180 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Salt Lake City, UT at its labor index of 0.99. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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