The Best Moving Companies in Alexandria

Prices for professional moving services vary depending on how far you’re moving. If you’re moving locally (within 100 miles of your current home), you’ll pay somewhere between
$550–$2,000. If you’re moving long-distance, the range goes up to $2,000–$12,000.

These ranges are obviously immense, but there’s a reason. Moving costs heavily depend on several factors that are totally unique to your move. For example, if you’re moving out of a single-bedroom apartment, your move will be cheaper than that of someone moving out of a five-bedroom home.

Because every moving customer’s price is so unique to their situation, it’s virtually impossible to predict moving costs without knowing the details. That’s what moving estimates are for. Before you book your moving services, your mover will send an estimator to your home to tally up your belongings and give you a customized pricing estimate.

Only then will you know how much your move will cost. Luckily, getting an estimate is free, so if your estimate is too high, you can cancel your move without losing money. Also, since estimates are free, you should actually get more than one. Some moving companies are cheaper than others, so ask a few different movers in your area to send estimators. That way, you’ll know which mover near you is the cheapest.

Get more info in our guide to moving costs.

In 2021, the median home value in the Washington DC-Arlington-Alexandria metro area was $424,000.¹ Home prices in Virginia are on the rise like they are in much of the country, though. Between 2020 and 2021, the average price for a one-family home in the state jumped by 10.9%.²

While saving up for your move ahead of time and paying with cash is usually the best way to finance your move, it isn’t always a realistic option. Sometimes, you have to move without sufficient savings. If that’s the boat you’re in, you have three options:

• Go with a cheaper moving service like a truck rental or a moving container.
• Take out a personal loan for your moving expenses.
• Pay with a credit card.

All of these options come with their own drawbacks, but they can make your move happen without requiring you to save up for months before moving day. If you’re moving on a shoe-string budget, read our guide to financing your move for more tips and advice.

In Virginia, residents pay an average of $378.91 every month for their utility bills,³ putting Virginia in the top 10 states where utilities are most expensive. This total includes the monthly costs for electricity, internet, gas, water, and streaming services.