Free tool, no sign-up
Moving budget calculator
A planning budget for the whole move: the movers from our cost model, plus allowances for supplies, deposits, cleaning, travel, tips and valuation coverage, and a 10% buffer.
Your move
Add your distance in road miles to build the budget. The movers line depends on distance for a long-distance move, so we do not guess it.
How it works
Start with the movers
The largest line, from the same cost model as the cost calculator.
Add the costs people forget
Allowances for deposits, cleaning, travel, tips and valuation coverage.
Keep a 10% buffer
Moves often bring an extra cost or two.
More free moving tools
Each one is free, with no sign-up.
- Moving cost calculatorA modelled cost range from your home size, distance and month.
- Packing supplies calculatorBoxes by size, plus tape, paper and bubble wrap.
- Moving truck size calculatorThe rental truck size that usually fits a home your size.
- Moving box calculatorA rough box count and mix for your home size.
- Moving timeline generatorA week-by-week checklist dated to your move.
- Utility transfer checklistPower, gas, water, internet and more, stopped and started on time.
- Change of address checklistWho to tell when you move, from USPS to your bank.
Want written estimates for your move?
Tell us about the move once. The 8 Top Movers moving team gets written estimates from licensed movers in its network. You never pay us, and asking is never a booking.