Moving & Relocation Calculators
Cost of Living Comparison Calculator
Calculate the equivalent salary needed in a new city using cost of living index values for both locations, with worked examples in both directions.
Elevator Moving Time Calculator
Calculate total time added to a move by elevator trips, useful for apartment and condo moves.
Fuel Cost for Moving Calculator
Calculate fuel cost for a moving truck from distance, truck fuel economy, and price per gallon, with worked examples for different truck MPG ratings.
Long-Distance Moving Weight Cost Calculator
Estimate interstate moving cost based on shipment weight and distance, following the industry-standard weight-and-distance pricing model.
Mover Tip Calculator
Calculate how much to tip movers from total moving cost and tip percentage, with worked dollar examples at common 15, 18, and 20 percent rates.
Moving Cost Calculator
Calculate total moving cost from base rate, distance, weight or volume, and labor hours, with worked examples comparing a local move and a long-distance move.
Moving Day Headcount Calculator
Calculate how many people you need to complete a move within your available time window based on home size.
Moving Distance Cost Calculator
Calculate the distance-based portion of a move's cost from mileage, cost per mile, and fuel surcharge, with worked examples for short and long moves.
Moving Insurance Valuation Calculator
Estimate the cost of full-value protection insurance coverage for your household goods during a move.
Moving Labor Hours Calculator
Estimate labor hours needed for a moving crew based on number of rooms and whether heavy furniture is involved.
Moving Timeline Calculator
Generate a week-by-week moving checklist counted backward from your move date, covering quotes, packing, utilities, and address changes in order.
Moving Truck Size Calculator
Find the recommended moving truck size and approximate cubic-foot capacity for your home size, from a studio apartment to a 5-plus bedroom house.
New Apartment Move-In Deposit Calculator
Calculate total upfront cash needed for a new apartment including security deposit, first, and last month's rent.
Packing Box Calculator
Estimate the total number of moving boxes needed from room count, with a small, medium, and large size breakdown based on a standard per-room guideline.
Packing Material Cost Calculator
Calculate total cost of packing materials including boxes, tape, and bubble wrap for a move.
Relocation Budget Calculator
Total a full relocation budget across moving company cost, travel, temporary housing, deposits, and miscellaneous expenses, with a worked example breakdown.
Storage Unit Size Calculator
Find the recommended storage unit size and square footage for your household size, from a few closet-sized items up to a 5-plus bedroom house.
Temporary Housing Gap Cost Calculator
Calculate combined temporary housing and storage costs for the gap between move-out and move-in dates.
Utility Setup Cost Calculator
Calculate total upfront utility setup costs for a new home including electric, gas, water deposits and internet installation.
Vehicle Shipping Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of shipping a vehicle based on distance, rate per mile, and transport type (open vs enclosed).
Sizing a Move Before You Book It
Underestimating a move's truck size or timeline is one of the most common and expensive moving mistakes — a too-small truck means a second trip, and an unrealistic timeline means rushed, damage-prone packing. These ten calculators cover moving cost and logistics math.
Estimating Truck Size From Home Size, Step by Step
- Count bedrooms, not square footage. Truck size guides are almost always built around bedroom count, since it correlates more reliably with total belongings than floor area alone.
- Match to a general size bracket. A studio or 1-bedroom apartment typically fits a 10-15 ft truck; a 3-4 bedroom house typically needs a 20-26 ft truck.
- Adjust for known large items. A garage full of tools, a piano, or extensive outdoor furniture can push a home up a full truck size bracket regardless of bedroom count.
- Add a buffer, not the exact minimum. Booking exactly at the calculated size leaves no room for last-minute items; sizing up one bracket avoids the far more expensive problem of a second trip.
Run your specifics through the Moving Truck Size Calculator, and estimate box count separately with the Packing Box Calculator.
Popular Moving & Relocation Calculators
- Moving Cost Calculator — totals estimated cost from distance, home size, and service level.
- Cost of Living Comparison Calculator — compares typical expenses between a current and prospective city.
- Storage Unit Size Calculator — estimates storage unit size needed from item list or home size.
Related: Packing & Storage Calculators, Real Estate Calculators.