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Moving Costs in Manchester, CT

Local moves are billed hourly, with a two-mover crew and truck typically running $100 to $150 an hour. A studio or one-bedroom generally totals $350 to $800 depending on volume and stairs, and a two to three-bedroom home typically totals $600 to $1,900 within the immediate area. If you've rented your own truck or container and just need loading help, expect $75 to $95 an hour for two helpers. Booking between May and September can add 20 to 40 percent to the bill.

If the truck can't park right at your door, common on tight New England streets and in some apartment complexes, expect a long-carry fee, and stairs without an elevator add time too. Basic liability coverage is only $0.60 per pound per item, so a 30-pound, $2,000 TV would only be covered for $18 if it breaks. Cash tips of $20 to $40 per mover for a half-day job, or 10 to 20 percent of the total bill, are standard practice.

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What customers say in Manchester, CT

★★★★★★★★★★ Google
My husband and I were very satisfied with the results of our move. Would highly recommend! A shout out to Rue and Sean for their great service.
Ana O'Donoghue
Greene Moving And Storage · Sep 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
A great experience with this company! It was seamless from working with Rue to book what I needed to the actual move itself. Drivers were professional, friendly and efficient. 5 stars!
Leslie Caye
Greene Moving And Storage · Sep 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Lius, Sylvio and the crew were great. Please make sure each crew member receives the $25 bonus.
Ronald Moruzzi
Lippincott Van Lines · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Brendan and Marshal did a great job! They were timely and professional. I’d definitely work with them again. Great price vs 1800 got junk and Hunks Hauling Junk.
Ian Drumheller
Marsh Moving & Hauling · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We had the best experience with Marsh Moving from start to finish. Tanner did our estimate via remote link which was very convenient, and he was very responsive to any questions I had leading up to the move. Moving is a super stressful process as everyone knows, but the day of the move Brendan, Tony...
Wendy Baron
Marsh Moving & Hauling · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We recently moved and we’re lucky enough to have Luis, Jean, and Troy do all the heavy lifting! These three men could not have been better. They worked nonstop and with smiles. I would definitely have them move me again.
Kristin Alvarez
Lippincott Van Lines · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Greene Moving and Storage is the best!!! They stored and moved our furnishings to our new home in Massachusetts! We could not be happier with their professionalism and service!!! Thank you to Alex, London, Troy and Nate!!!!!
Sharon Peterson
Greene Moving And Storage · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We had a crew of six (Jake, Cooper, Carter, Frank, Brenden, and Marshal). They were outstanding. Very attentive to my six year olds need to help and be involved. Clean, polite and fast. Highly recommend this crew and company
Gabriela Hindman
Marsh Moving & Hauling · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Eddie, Xavier, and Robert were an excellent crew. All were careful and took their time to unload furniture and boxes. Listened to our directions and placed things exactly where we wanted them, unlike other companies we have had. Great experience.
Julian Tamayo
Lippincott Van Lines · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
The Best Moving Experience We've Ever Had! I don't usually write reviews, but this company absolutely deserves one. They turned what could have been one of the most stressful days into an incredibly smooth and positive experience. We were scheduled to move on a Saturday, and the weather forecast was...
Betty Yu
Greene Moving And Storage · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Friendly, attentive to detail and safety. I highly recommend Greene Moving and Storage.
Nancy Plefka
Greene Moving And Storage · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Great company! They were so accommodating and worked with us when things inevitably went left! If you want top notch service, you won't go wrong using these guys!
Patrice Olson
Marsh Moving & Hauling · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Frank and Scott are awesome ‼️ Very professional and knowledgeable. Please take care of these guys. They did an awesome job ‼️
Chet Sawicki
Marsh Moving & Hauling · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Ben and his team were great took special care of all of our items and double and triple checked everything. Highly recommend and while I hope not to be moving again anytime soon would only look here for help
Haley Pollinger
Greene Moving And Storage · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Albert, Troye and Rob were quick with the packing. Albert was especially professional.
Brandon Mokris
Lippincott Van Lines · Jul 2026

Who's moving to Manchester, CT

Federal tax-filer migration data for Capitol Planning Region.

38,845 households moved in or out · #92 busiest moving market in the U.S.
What kind of mover will you need?
Moving in
18,547 households arrived
40% under 50 mi 23% 50–250 mi 16% over 250 mi 21% not attributed

62% arrived from another state. Long-haul moves need a carrier with active interstate operating authority — plenty of local companies don't hold one.

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Moving out
20,298 households left
33% under 50 mi 22% 50–250 mi 25% over 250 mi 20% not attributed

47% of departures went farther than 50 miles. Beyond that range moves are priced by weight and distance, and a state line means the carrier needs interstate authority.

See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Net household change, five years
-2,919
21–22
-1,751
22–23
Which states Manchester trades with

Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.

Massachusetts +488
3,961 in
3,473 out
Florida -1,092
1,895 in
2,987 out
New York +1,034
2,681 in
1,647 out
Texas -463
497 in
960 out
New Jersey +137
684 in
547 out
Nearby, under 50 miles
Waterbury, CT 34 mi New Haven, CT 39 mi Middletown, CT 28 mi Springfield, MA 21 mi New London, CT 34 mi West Torrington, CT 33 mi Amherst, MA 34 mi
Beyond 50 miles
Danbury, CT 58 mi Cambridge, MA 81 mi Worcester, MA 52 mi New York, NY 108 mi Boston, MA 85 mi New York, NY 102 mi New York, NY 100 mi New York, NY 95 mi

Households arriving from another state report $78,349 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in Connecticut report $69,497. Long-distance arrivals are the higher-budget half of the market.

How this works: IRS SOI County-to-County Migration Data, 2022-2023. The IRS compares the address on consecutive tax returns, so every move here is a real filed household. The catch: it publishes annually with about a two-year lag, counts Capitol Planning Region rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 20% of moves unattributed to a specific county, because flows too small to publish are grouped into regional buckets instead. See the whole state on the Connecticut migration page →

How much truck space do you need?

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A moving truck filling up as you change the options
1,150
cubic feet — what a local crew loads
8,050 lb what a long-distance carrier quotes on
26 ft rental truck, if you drive it yourself

Industry rules of thumb — about seven pounds per cubic foot, and published rental-truck capacities. Not our carrier records, not a quote. Bring both numbers to the call and what you get back will finally be comparable.

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