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The Best Moving Companies in Augusta
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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.
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.
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 Augusta
Moving costs in Augusta run anywhere from $120 for a moving truck rental to $1,200+ for a full-service move.1 If you’re planning to use a storage container moving service, companies like U-Pack and PODS tend to start around $850. All of this will definitely vary depending on how many rooms you have, and how far you’ll be traveling.
Yes! For the most part, homes in Augusta, GA, are a lot more affordable than larger metro areas around the country. Prices in Augusta ranked 11th on our homeowner affordability list, with a median value of $146,100.2 This makes Augusta a great place for first-time home buyers.
Like most of the country, summer is the busy season for moving in Augusta. School’s out, schedules are more flexible, and people want to get settled in before colder weather arrives. Be sure to schedule your moving services ahead of time, and at least a month in advance during the summer.
Most people associate Augusta with the Masters Tournament. Every April, tens of thousands of golf-enthusiasts arrive for this event, which originated in Augusta in 1934.3 The town is also home to Fort Gordon US Army Base, the boyhood home of Woodrow Wilson, and the Museum of Black History.
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed September 7, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, Move.org, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” Published January 25, 2021. Accessed November 10, 2022.
- Masters.com, “Tournament Info.” Accessed November 10, 2022.