Trying to figure out how much it will cost to move?
The American Moving & Storage Association estimates the cost of an average interstate move to be $1,170. While a move between states costs $5,630.
In short: It’s costly!
But here’s the rub … the cost is bound to be higher than expected. Other than the cost of the mover, there are a ton of other associated costs.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the moving costs you might be overlooking.
1. Start Up Costs of New Home
Whether you are renting a new home or buying one, you’ll have to incur some start up costs. For a rental, this includes a security deposit, the first and last month’s rent, a pet deposit and an application fee. If you’re buying, you’ll have to pay a down payment and closing costs. Make sure to factor these costs into your move to determine whether it’s a worthwhile venture.
2. New Furniture and Décor
You always think you have everything you need until you move into a new house. You might find that your existing furniture doesn’t work for your floor plan. You could also discover that you need to repaint the house to match your décor or buy a few pieces of artwork to make the place feel like home. There’s also the urge to get new stuff when you make a fresh start in a new home. A new TV or a nice couch to go with the brilliant white walls will cost you quite a bit of money. Make sure to account for upgrades for your new home when planning the move.
3. Lost Wages
Whether you hire people to pack and move your stuff or do it yourself, it will still cost you. Moving service providers like Matco Calgaary Movers normally provide packing services as a paid add-on. Doing it yourself could cost you even more. This is because you’ll have to contend with lost wages and a dip in productivity. You may have to take up to a week off work to get everything sorted out and packed for the move. This can be costly.
4. Restocking Your Pantry
Moving is by its nature is a wasteful endeavor. You ending up disposing a lot of stuff that you won’t be needing in your new home and throwing out half of your perishables. After all, you don’t want to be moving boxes of frozen foods across the state, right? But you’ll need to replace all this stuff when you get to your new home. This can cost you quite a bit of money and you need to factor it into the cost of your move.
5. Breakage and Loss
You’re bound to lose or break something during your move – accept it. Your appliances, furniture, glassware, and other valuables could easily go missing or get damaged. You might want to take out movers’ insurance or find out whether your mover offers coverage. In case of any damage to your property during the move, the insurance company will meet the cost of replacement.
