West · State guide

Moving to California

California is the most-moved-to and most-moved-from state, with high costs offset by jobs, climate, and coastline.

What a move to California costs

Expect above-average moving and living costs; long-distance moves are priced by shipment weight and distance, so declutter before you pack.

What to know before you move

  • High cost of living and housing
  • Wildfire and earthquake considerations by region
  • Long-distance moves are common and weight-priced — declutter aggressively

Top cities in California

Los Angeles San Diego San Jose San Francisco Sacramento

Licensed movers in California

6,804 FMCSA-licensed movers are registered in California. A few of the larger established carriers:

MARK DUNIFER VENTURA, CA View → SOLID MOVING SYSTEMS SACRAMENTO, CA View → JM APPAREL RESOURCES INC COLTON, CA View → CALIBER DESIGNER INSTALLATIONS RICHMOND, CA View → AVILAS MOVERS LLC COMPTON, CA View → ELITE DISTRIBUTING LLC VISALIA, CA View → TERRES HANDYMAN SAN JOSE, CA View → BPW REMODELING INC SAN LEANDRO, CA View → ONE DIAMOND LOGISTICS FULLERTON, CA View → NORTH STATE WATER TESTING & PUMP CHICO, CA View →
See all 6,804 California movers
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