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The Best Moving Companies in Fort Lauderdale
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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.
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What to know about moving in Fort Lauderdale
If you want to accurately estimate moving costs in Fort Lauderdale, it’s important to first narrow in on the type of moving services you’ll need. Costs vary wildly, with moving truck rentals landing on the low end of the spectrum (an average of about $1,000), and full-service moves landing on the high end (an average of about $9,000).1 There are also other factors to consider, such as the time of year, local demand, distance, and amount of boxes or furniture you plan to move.
Fort Lauderdale’s cost of living is relatively high when compared to the rest of the nation. With an average monthly housing cost of $3,334 and average monthly transportation costs around $304, the city ranks in between Sacramento, CA, and New Haven, CT, on our list of US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living 2022.2
Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale isn’t considered a great city for first-time home buyers. Based on research reviewing 100 cities, Fort Lauderdale ranked 85th on a list of the most affordable cities for first-time homeowners. The median home value is $280,400, and only 17% of homes were built after 2000.3 The older home age may mean many houses require updates and repairs.
According to national averages, most people spend about $3 per mile on moving containers, which comes out to about $3,870 total.4 You can use this number to estimate the cost of moving containers in Fort Lauderdale, but just remember to consider size and distance (larger moving containers being moved farther will cost more.)
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed January 5, 2023.
- Asha Kennedy, Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living 2022,” Published August 23, 2022. Accessed January 5, 2023.
- Joe Roberts, Move.org, “The Most Affordable Cities for First-TIme Homeowners,” Published January 25, 2021. Accessed January 4, 2023.
- Kurt Manwaring, Move.org, “What Is the Average Cost of Moving Containers?” Published December 28, 2022. Accessed January 4, 2023.