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 Columbus
Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Columbus. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
Best container mover
Best local mover
Best truck rental
What type of moving company is right for you?
Professional movers
They handle it all.
Containers
You load, they ship.
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.
Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.
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.
Moving company | Customer rating | Services | Phone | Learn More |
| - Full service (local) | 866-854-4629 | Check Prices | |
| - Packing services - Office relocation - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 844-424-6683 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - Junk removal - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 614-385-1005 | Check Prices | |
| - Packing services - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 614-436-8080 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - Office relocation - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 800-481-6843 | Check Prices | |
| - Moving labor - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 614-705-0516 | Check Prices |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
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| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,730 | $4,100 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
Brand | Avg. local rental price** | Car trailers/tow dollies available | Website |
| $27.61 |  Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $324.07 |  No | Get a Quote | |
| $38.70 | Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $129.77 | No | Get a Quote | |
| $328.09 | Yes | Get a Quote |
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 Columbus
On average, a resident of Columbus, Ohio, spends $1,471 every month on their rent, utilities, food, and gas. And while this is in the cheaper half of our rankings of cities with the lowest living costs, it’s not as affordable as Cincinnati which landed in our top 10 most affordable cities with a monthly total of $1,226. Cleveland—where the average cost of living totals $1,332 each month—is also cheaper than Columbus.1
Moving prices are largely determined by how far you’re moving. If you’re moving locally (100 miles or less), you should expect to pay $550–$2,000 to hire professional movers. If you’re moving long-distance (100 miles or more), your move will be somewhere in the range of $2,000–$7,500. Your prices will go up from there if you hire your movers for packing or special add-ons like piano moving and cleanout services.
In addition to distance and add-on services, here are a few other factors that can affect the price of your move:
- How much stuff you’re moving
- How far ahead of time you book
- The time of year you move
- How many stairs your movers have to climb
- How close your movers can park to your old and new homes
These various factors make it virtually impossible to determine your exact price without getting a professional estimate from a moving consultant. When you hire a moving company, your movers will send a consultant to inspect everything you’re moving and give you a pricing estimate. Only then will you know what your price will be.
Luckily, this process is usually free, so if the price is too high, you can back out at that point without losing more than a few hours of your time. Learn more about in-home estimates and moving prices by checking out our guide to moving costs.
Columbus is both the capital of Ohio as well as its largest city. According to the 2020 census, Columbus’ population sat at 905,748.2 This means that the city grew roughly 14% since the 2010 census when its population was 787,033.2 For comparison, the United States as a whole grew by only 7.4% in the same period.3
The average Ohioan pays $353.41 every month for utilities.4 This total includes the average costs for electricity, natural gas, water, streaming services, and broadband internet in the state. To see how these utility bills compare to those in other states and to get some tips on how to make your own utilities a little cheaper, check out our guide to utility bills.
Best local movers in Columbus
Recommended resources
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- How to Set Up Internet at Your New Home
- Managing Your Paperwork When You Move
- What Is the Cheapest Way to Move Cross-Country?
- Charities That Pick Up Your Donations
- Should You Ship Your Car or Drive It When You Move?
- Questions to Ask Before Hiring Movers
- How to Donate Your Used Items
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Sources
- Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living,” September 30, 2021. Accessed March 2, 2022.
- United States Census Bureau, “Columbus city, Ohio.” Accessed March 2, 2022.
- The World Economic Forum, “How has the population of each American state evolved over the last decade?” Accessed March 2, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, “Utility Bills 101: Utilities Tips, Average Costs, Fees, and More,” February 10, 2022. Accessed March 2, 2022.
