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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
When it comes time to move, you may become by all of the preparation and hard work that the job will require. Even smaller cities and towns like Boston have headaches of their own to contend with. One source of stress may be all of the costs that come with moving.
Thankfully, you can eliminate your moving-related stress with the help of our guide to the best movers in Boston.
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Good customer service
Transparent pricing
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Reliable service
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Our Rating
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Short-notice moves
Reliable service
Services Offered
Our Rating
Free quotes
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
Short-notice moves
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Short-notice moves
Punctual service
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Free quotes
Punctual service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
Punctual service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
Punctual service
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
The first step in choosing a company is determining if a national or local mover is going to be better for you. As shown above, different types of moves benefit from different movers. You'll also have to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. Self-service moving companies provide trucks and drivers, but you'll need to have everything packed and ready when they get to you. Full-service moving companies provide packing services, which can be very helpful if you hate packing boxes.
Next, you can find out which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Massachusetts. You can also look for reviews online and look at the company's BBB rating. All of the companies on our list of the best movers in Boston are well-reviewed and picked by our expert team.
Once you're down to a small list of companies to select from, you can get in touch with each of them and get a free estimate. We highly recommend speaking with two or more of the companies from our list above. Make sure that you tell them about all of the services you may need, and to verify that the provided estimate is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
Something that most people worry about when they're thinking about moving is the price tag. In Boston, the typical hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Boston, according to Today's Homeowner, are Poseidon Moving.
We use various different criteria to determine which movers in Boston are the best ones. They include:
When picking a date to move, you'll want to think about both cost and convenience. Moving during the summer months is often more expensive, as this is when most people move. Traffic may also be heavier during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 165,120 college students attending school within 15 miles of Boston will be moving in those months as well.
You'll also want to think about the weather. Temperatures in Boston tend to be cool. Your move may be more difficult during the cooler months, when roads may be icy.
To check a mover's reputation, you can:
To ensure you get the dates you want for pickup and delivery, you should book moving services as far in advance as possible, ideally four to six weeks before your moving day.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Boston is 202.0. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.
The purchase price of a home in Boston will vary based on several factors, such as the part of town you want to live in, the size of the home, and the amenities it offers. The median home price in Boston is $726400.
If you choose to rent in Boston, the cost for an apartment is roughly $3,125 per month.