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 Professional Movers in Madison
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 Madison. 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) - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Office moving | Call (866) 854-4629 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Storage services - Office moving | Call (608) 720-1025 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Office moving | Call (608) 393-2417 | Check Prices | |
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| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Cleaning services - Packing services | Call (608) 556-7980 | Check Prices | |
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| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Office moving - Storage services | Call (608) 216-8818 | Check Prices |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
| $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 Madison
It depends! Costs fluctuate quite a bit, depending on the moving services you want to use and the amount of work your move requires. Of course, if you’re staying close to home and don’t have much to move, you’ll spend less than if you’re moving long distance out of a five-bedroom home.
Most Americans spend roughly $1,128 on a moving van rental, $3,800 on a moving storage container, and $9,060 for a full-service move.1
Yes, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, people have been moving to Madison at a higher rate.2 In fact, Madison was at the top of the list of 15 smaller cities experiencing a high ratio of incoming workers in 2020. In comparison to the same timeframe in 2019, the number of workers moving to Madison increased by 10%.
If you’re looking for a reasonable cost of living, city amenities, great beer, and ample job opportunities, Madison is a great place to live. It even makes our list as one of the top 10 best cities for job seekers, boasting a low unemployment rate (2.3%), and good medium household income ($69,372).3
The average cost of a home in Madison is $375,000—a 10.9% increase in comparison to 2021.4 The average sale price per square foot is $211—a 6.8% increase in comparison to 2021. Most homes in Madison sell 42 days or more after listing, and Redfin ranked the housing market here as 63 out of 100, which is “somewhat competitive.”5
Best local movers in Madison
Recommended resources
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- Best Moving & Storage Container Companies
- Where to Donate Items You Don’t Need
- The 5 Best Long-Distance Moving Companies of 2022
- 2022’s Best Car Shipping Companies
- Plan Your Moving Road Trip
- Best Self-Storage Companies
- How to Set Up Internet in Your New Home
- PODS Moving Review 2022: Pricing & Services
- How Much Does a Storage Unit Cost?
Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed September 16, 2022.
- Abriela Thiel, Badgerherald.com, “Madison Sees Population Influx in Wake of Pandemic,'' Published March 9, 2021. Accessed September 16, 2022.
- Kurt Manwaring, Move.org, “The Best and Worst Cities for Job Seekers,” Published August 5, 2022. Accessed September 16, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, Move.org, “The Best US Cities for Beer Lovers in 2021,” Published August 13, 2021. Accessed September 16, 2022.
- Redfin.com, “Madison Housing Market,” Accessed September 16, 2022.
