Moving Cost Calculator
What will your move cost? Add up movers/truck, packing, deposits, travel and storage into one budget — in dollars. Plus the US tax rules.
Key facts
- Add up the pieces: professional movers or a rental truck, packing supplies, deposits & setup fees, travel & lodging, and storage. The tool totals your own quotes — replace the placeholders with real numbers.
- Tax: unlike before 2018, most people can NOT deduct moving expenses on their federal return — the deduction is suspended (TCJA, now permanent). Exceptions: active-duty military on a PCS move and, from 2026, certain Intelligence Community members (IRS Topic 455).
- Some states did not follow the federal suspension and still allow a moving-expense deduction on the state return — check your state’s rules.
FAQ
- How much does moving cost in the US?
- It varies a lot by distance, home size and whether you hire full-service movers or rent a truck yourself. Enter your quotes and the tool totals them into a budget.
- Are moving expenses tax-deductible in 2026?
- For federal taxes, generally no — the deduction has been suspended since 2018 and is now permanent. Exceptions: active-duty military on a permanent-change-of-station (PCS) move and, from 2026, certain Intelligence Community members. Some states allow it on the state return.
- What should I budget for?
- Movers or a rental truck, packing supplies, deposits and setup fees (utilities, new lease), travel and lodging en route, storage — plus a buffer for the unexpected.