Moving to Mississippi: 2026 costs & movers

Mississippi offers among the lowest moving costs in the nation, with demand centered on Jackson and the growing Gulf Coast communities.

Mississippi2026 local rates

Typical local move, 2-bedroom home

$775–$1,150

Local cost index

-12% vs national

Largest city

Jackson

National baseline scaled to Mississippi · how we calculate

Mississippi local move cost by home size

Mississippi local move (~15 mi), 2026 rates, national baseline scaled to Mississippi's cost index. See methodology.
Home sizeLowTypicalHigh
Studio$275$350$450
1 Bedroom$400$475$600
2 Bedroom$775$950$1,150
3 Bedroom$1,050$1,300$1,575
4 Bedroom$1,700$2,075$2,525
5+ Bedroom$2,075$2,525$3,075

Rates are well below the national average; Gulf Coast moves carry late-summer hurricane-season risk, making spring the preferred window.

Largest cities in Mississippi

Mississippi's biggest moving markets are Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Biloxi. Local rates in the largest metros run a little above the small-town average, but all sit near Mississippi's statewide cost level. Enter your exact origin and destination for a city-accurate estimate.

  • Jackson
  • Gulfport
  • Southaven
  • Biloxi

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Moving to Mississippi FAQ

A local move within Mississippi runs about $275–$450 for a studio up to $2,075–$3,075 for a large house. Long-distance moves into Mississippi depend on origin and distance, see the corridor links below or run an instant estimate.

Mississippi's largest markets, Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, carry the highest local rates, driven by labor costs and building access, while smaller towns run cheaper. Run an instant estimate for your specific cities.

Rates are well below the national average; Gulf Coast moves carry late-summer hurricane-season risk, making spring the preferred window.

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