There’s a lot that goes into the total cost of your move, like timing, distance, amount of boxes and furniture, and the type of moving services you choose. Based on national data, here are some moving cost averages to consider¹:

• Moving truck rentals: $120–4,000 ($1,128, on average)
• Moving and storage containers: $850–$12,000 ($3,800, on average)
• Full-service movers: $1,200–$29,000 ($9,060, on average)

Whether you’re moving to a house or apartment in Peoria, you’ll need to set up utilities under your name. Water can be set up through the City of Peoria, but gas and electric utilities are set up through private power companies. Check out our guide to setting up utilities in Arizona for phone numbers and step-by-step instructions.

As a major suburb of Phoenix, there are lots of things to do in the Peoria area. Head to the Rio Vista Recreation Center for batting cages, a skate park, or fishing. Spend a night appreciating the arts at Arizona Broadway Theater, or check out MLB spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Peoria weather is a dream for snowbirds and sun worshippers. Winters are mild and sunny, with highs in the 60s and 70s and little precipitation.² Summers are hot and dry, with highs usually above 100 degrees from June to September.