There's no single price to move to Ann Arbor — a studio coming from across the state costs a fraction of a 4-bedroom shipped cross-country. Use the tool above for your figure and the tables below for context.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 – $1,500 | $2,450 – $2,950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,325 – $4,000 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,550 – $5,450 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $6,300 – $7,550 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $9,075 – $10,900 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | ~253 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| New York, NY | ~644 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~738 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,349 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,398 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
The biggest levers on your Ann Arbor quote:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
Ann Arbor runs pricier than most of Michigan, reflecting its affluent, in-demand housing near the University of Michigan. A local 1BR move runs $1,675–$2,000, a local 2BR lands at $2,225–$2,675, and a long-distance 2BR relocation ranges $4,550–$5,450. Faculty and families in larger 3BR homes book local moves at $3,050–$3,650, priced by crew hours.
The University of Michigan sets the rhythm here. Student turnover creates intense demand around the academic calendar, with leases flipping in late summer and crews booked solid before the fall term. Add a strong research and tech economy pulling in well-paid transplants, and both local and long-distance demand stay high. That competition, plus the town's expensive, tight housing, keeps Ann Arbor moves at the upper end for Michigan.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Ann Arbor runs about $4,550–$5,450, while a local move is closer to $2,225–$2,675. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
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