Moving from Arizona to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Jackson it is about 1,481 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,414 to 1,588 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,481 miPhoenix → Jackson
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,665+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 255 people moved from Arizona to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±227), and about 471 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Jackson it is about 1,481 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,665 – $8,886 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 255 people a year (±227), against about 471 (±551) from Mississippi to Arizona, so Mississippi loses about 216 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 29th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Harrison County | 115 ±77 |
| Maricopa County | Jackson County | 85 ±98* |
| Maricopa County | Hancock County | 79 ±135* |
| Maricopa County | Lowndes County | 63 ±93* |
| Pima County | Harrison County | 48 ±61* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Jackson, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Mississippi
At about 1,481 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,665 – $8,886 for a two-bedroom home and $7,664 – $10,219 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,798 – $6,398; a freight trailer is $3,199 – $4,265.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,998 – $6,665 | $3,599 – $4,798 | $2,399 – $3,199 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,998 – $7,997 | $4,319 – $5,758 | $2,879 – $3,839 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,665 – $8,886 | $4,798 – $6,398 | $3,199 – $4,265 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,664 – $10,219 | $5,518 – $7,358 | $3,679 – $4,905 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,664 – $11,552 | $6,238 – $8,317 | $4,159 – $5,545 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,997 – $13,329 | $7,198 – $9,597 | $4,798 – $6,398 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,481 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Jackson | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Gilbert to Jackson | ~1,460 mi | 7–14 days | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| Mesa to Jackson | ~1,465 mi | 7–14 days | $6,593 – $8,790 | $7,581 – $10,108 |
| Chandler to Jackson | ~1,467 mi | 7–14 days | $6,602 – $8,802 | $7,592 – $10,122 |
| Scottsdale to Jackson | ~1,471 mi | 7–14 days | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Tempe to Jackson | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Phoenix to Jackson | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Tucson to Gulfport | ~1,511 mi | 7–14 days | $6,800 – $9,066 | $7,819 – $10,426 |
| Gilbert to Gulfport | ~1,565 mi | 7–14 days | $7,043 – $9,390 | $8,099 – $10,798 |
| Mesa to Gulfport | ~1,571 mi | 7–14 days | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Chandler to Gulfport | ~1,572 mi | 7–14 days | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Scottsdale to Gulfport | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Tempe to Gulfport | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Phoenix to Gulfport | ~1,588 mi | 7–14 days | $7,146 – $9,528 | $8,218 – $10,957 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Jackson, the distance is about 1,481 miles. From our model that is $6,665 – $8,886 for a two-bedroom home and $7,664 – $10,219 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,798 – $6,398 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,199 – $4,265. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Mississippi, distances run from 1,414 to 1,588 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Mississippi take?
Phoenix to Jackson is 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,199 – $4,265 for a two-bedroom home over 1,481 miles against $6,665 – $8,886 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,798 – $6,398, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 255 people (±227) moved from Arizona to Mississippi that year, against about 471 (±551) from Mississippi to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 29th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.