Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Moving Companies in Oceanside
What type of moving company is right for you?
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
Learn more about your moving options. Check out our list of moving truck deals and discounts from across the industry.
What to know about moving in Oceanside
According to Move.org, the cost for movers in Oceanside, California, varies. Consider the following factors:
- Distance of your move. Local or long distance?
- Size of your home. Studio apartment? Four-bedroom home?
- Services you need:
- Full service with professional movers and add-ons like:
- Packing
- Temporary storage
- High-value or bulky furniture
- Last-minute scheduling
- Moving supplies
- Cleaning services
- Etc
- Moving containers
- Truck rental
- Full service with professional movers and add-ons like:
- Time of year: Spring and fall are ideal, winter is the least expensive (least moving demand), and summer is the most expensive (most demand).
- Discounts: Ask about discounts for seniors, veterans, first responders, early booking, the season, etc.
Once you decide what type of moving services are best for you, get at least three estimates to compare services and costs.
If you’re into laid-back beach vibes, sunny weather, harbor shopping and dining, and outdoor excursions with your friends and/or family, Oceanside, California is a good place to live for you. Speaking of family, Oceanside is said to be a good place to raise one, according to Niche.
Living in Oceanside, California is expensive for a lot of people. According to Payscale, its housing alone is 91% higher than the national average. For example, it lists the median home price at roughly $861,362, and median rent at roughly $2,619 per month.
Oceanside is quintessentially Californian: coastal living, bungalow-style neighborhoods, an iconic pier, and surfing. Surf’s up, dudes. It’s also a military town with Base Camp Pendleton sitting alongside the northern border of Oceanside.
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