Hello World! Welcome Friends! There are various reasons you may want to move from one place to another. You may relocate due to new job opportunities, to live with your significant other, or live near your family members and friends. Additionally, sometimes you may move to a more affordable house due to economic dips or a safer house due to harsh weather conditions. A large number of Americans relocate each year. According to the US Postal Service change of address data, more than 10 million people moved from January to April 2020.
Moving to a new place can be exciting. However, without proper planning and support, it can become nerve-racking. Understanding the basics surrounding your relocation goes a long way to helping you manage expectations and determine the kind of assistance you may require. On top of that, knowing the type of move you’re making enables you to hire the right moving company and determine the amount of money you may need for a successful moving experience. With that in mind, here are the main differences between a local and a long-distance move:
What Is a Local Move?
Any move within a radius of 50 miles is classified as a local move. If your moving distance is above 50 miles, but within the same state, it can be categorized as an intrastate move. Sometimes, some moving companies can classify this as a long-distance move.
Most moves are local. In 2021, approximately 26.45 million people changed their residence in the United States. Of these, around 15.8 million remained in the same county but changed places, while 4.37 million people relocated to a new state.
A local move may seem simple as it only involves moving within the same state. As such, you may be tempted to tackle your local move on your own to save money. However, local moves can sometimes be complicated, especially if you have a lot of luggage and fragile items. Hiring local movers will make your relocation process much more convenient. Skilled professionals will perform the difficult job for you, providing services such as packing, antique moving, equipment hauling, and more.
What Is a Long-Distance Move?
A long-distance move, also known as long haul, refers to any move above 50 miles and mainly involves moving from one state to another. Some moving companies categorize a relocation more than 400 miles as a long-distance move, while others look at more than 100 miles. Therefore, consider consulting first the moving company you choose about the distance before hiring.
Long-distance moves are more complicated than local moves. For this reason, you may need more time and proper planning to safely ensure all your goods reach your desired destination. Consider enlisting the help of reliable moving companies for an efficient relocation.
How does local and long-distance moving differ
As outlined above, one of the most significant ways local moves differ from long-distance moves is the distance you may need to cover. Other ways in which these types of moves differ include the following:
1. Moving Cost
The cost of moving locally differs from that of long hauls. One reason for this significant difference is the distance to be covered. Generally, most movers charge an average of between USD$25 to USD$50 per mover per hour. On the other hand, the average cost of a long-distance move can range from USD$ 600 to USD$ 10,000. However, these costs can vary depending on the following:
- Load volume: The size of your load significantly impacts the pricing of your move. If you’re moving large volume goods, your cost will be higher. This is because many items require more workforce, additional wrapping materials, and a giant truck.
- Accessibility: The ease of local movers accessing your home impacts moving costs. If you live in a hard-to-access house like the 6th floor of an apartment without an elevator, you may have to pay more as your movers will use more effort and different machines.
- Vehicle type: The type of vehicle you need depends on the size of your goods. You may need a giant truck with more items, which may cost you more.
- Moving time: Another significant factor affecting your moving cost is the time you’re moving. Moving costs change depending on how busy moving companies are. If you move during busy times, your prices will likely be higher.
- Type of goods: Moving delicate goods can be more costly as it requires more attention and care during transit.
Whether moving locally or for a long distance, you must consider all these factors during budgeting to ensure you have sufficient funds for relocation.
2. Moving Time
It takes more time to cover a long-distance move than a local move. You may also need to plan the long haul. The time depends on the moving company you choose, the weight of your luggage, and packing. Therefore, ensure you select a professional moving company for fast and secure relocation.
3. Packing
Both local and long-distance moves require packing. The only difference is that you may need to be more careful when moving long distances. For instance, you may require unique packing materials like heavy duty packaging tape to sustain some items during long hours in transit. Additionally, some goods may require refrigeration during transit, so you may need to insulate them to keep the heat out and allow your goods to remain cold or frozen.
4. Regulations
Local moves are much easier because the restrictions of moving from one state to another are fewer. However, long moves have various restrictions as the rules and regulations vary from one state to another. There are also some items prohibited when moving from state to state. For example, potted plants may die in vans and are complex to pack. Also, harmful materials and food from your fridge are prohibited as they can go bad. The list is longer; therefore, ensure you ask your mover before packing.
Conclusion
Knowing the type of move helps in adequate planning. Local and long-distance moves differ in various ways, as outlined above. Therefore, after identifying your type of move, you can use the above guide to prepare and estimate your budget. Consider hiring a professional moving company for a safe, fast, and successful relocation process.
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