Moving from Jackson, MS to Los Angeles, CA
About 1,891 miles across a state line, from Mississippi into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Jackson, MS to Los Angeles, CA covers about 1,891 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,510 – $11,346 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 103 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,891 miles from Mississippi to California. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $8,510 – $11,346 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,382 – $8,510 | $4,595 – $6,127 | $3,063 – $4,085 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,659 – $10,211 | $5,514 – $7,352 | $3,676 – $4,901 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,510 – $11,346 | $6,127 – $8,169 | $4,085 – $5,446 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,786 – $13,048 | $7,046 – $9,394 | $4,697 – $6,263 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,062 – $14,750 | $7,965 – $10,620 | $5,310 – $7,080 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,764 – $17,019 | $9,190 – $12,254 | $6,127 – $8,169 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,891 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Jackson to Los Angeles
1,891 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,455. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,510 to $11,346, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Jackson to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 103 people a year (±87) moved from Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 17 people a year (±22). Movers from Hinds County make up 0.1% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,778 people a year (±1,348) moving from Mississippi to California and about 2,785 people a year (±1,494) from California to Mississippi — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,007 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Mississippi into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Jackson to Los Angeles
Insist on a survey
Over 1,891 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,891 miles of handling.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Baton Rouge, LA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Jackson to Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Jackson to Memphis, TN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Jackson to Houston, TX | ~412 mi | $1,854 – $2,472 |
| Jackson to Chicago, IL | ~789 mi | $3,551 – $4,734 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Ann Arbor, MI | ~903 mi | $4,064 – $5,418 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Jackson to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,891 miles cost about $6,382 – $8,510 for a studio, $8,510 – $11,346 for a two-bedroom home and $9,786 – $13,048 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jackson to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,085 – $5,446 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,510 – $11,346 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,127 – $8,169.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Los Angeles?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson hold it.
How many people move from Jackson to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 103 people a year (margin of error ±87) moved from Hinds County, which contains Jackson, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.