Moving from Wisconsin to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Phoenix it is about 1,705 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,612 to 1,746 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.
- ~1,705 miMilwaukee → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,673+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 5,018 people moved from Wisconsin to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,728), and about 3,156 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and Phoenix it is about 1,705 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,673 – $10,230 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,018 people a year (±1,728), against about 3,156 (±1,446) from Arizona to Wisconsin, so Arizona gains about 1,862 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin is the 17th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | Maricopa County | 1,097 ±478 |
| Waukesha County | Maricopa County | 398 ±198 |
| Outagamie County | Maricopa County | 232 ±238* |
| Brown County | Maricopa County | 222 ±135 |
| Waukesha County | Pima County | 192 ±273* |
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.
Milwaukee to Phoenix, 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 Wisconsin and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Arizona
At about 1,705 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,673 – $10,230 for a two-bedroom home and $8,823 – $11,764 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,524 – $7,366; a freight trailer is $3,683 – $4,910.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,754 – $7,673 | $4,143 – $5,524 | $2,762 – $3,683 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,673 – $10,230 | $5,524 – $7,366 | $3,683 – $4,910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,823 – $11,764 | $6,353 – $8,470 | $4,235 – $5,647 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,974 – $13,299 | $7,181 – $9,575 | $4,788 – $6,384 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,509 – $15,345 | $8,286 – $11,048 | $5,524 – $7,366 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,705 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 Wisconsin to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Gilbert | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Madison to Mesa | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Madison to Scottsdale | ~1,614 mi | 7–14 days | $7,263 – $9,684 | $8,352 – $11,137 |
| Madison to Tempe | ~1,619 mi | 7–14 days | $7,286 – $9,714 | $8,378 – $11,171 |
| Madison to Chandler | ~1,620 mi | 7–14 days | $7,290 – $9,720 | $8,383 – $11,178 |
| Madison to Phoenix | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Madison to Tucson | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Milwaukee to Gilbert | ~1,692 mi | 7–14 days | $7,614 – $10,152 | $8,756 – $11,675 |
| Milwaukee to Mesa | ~1,693 mi | 7–14 days | $7,619 – $10,158 | $8,761 – $11,682 |
| Milwaukee to Scottsdale | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Milwaukee to Tempe | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Milwaukee to Chandler | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Milwaukee to Tucson | ~1,702 mi | 7–14 days | $7,659 – $10,212 | $8,808 – $11,744 |
| Milwaukee to Phoenix | ~1,705 mi | 7–14 days | $7,673 – $10,230 | $8,823 – $11,764 |
| Green Bay to Gilbert | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Green Bay to Mesa | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Green Bay to Scottsdale | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Green Bay to Tempe | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
| Green Bay to Chandler | ~1,737 mi | 7–14 days | $7,817 – $10,422 | $8,989 – $11,985 |
| Green Bay to Phoenix | ~1,741 mi | 7–14 days | $7,835 – $10,446 | $9,010 – $12,013 |
| Green Bay to Tucson | ~1,746 mi | 7–14 days | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wisconsin
56 of the 86 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 391 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 244 vehicle inspections (22.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 385 driver inspections (8.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Roadready Transfer ServiceWausau, WI · USDOT 284372 | 33 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 33 |
| J M W Transfer IncAppleton, WI · USDOT 453242 | 25 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 25 |
| Elite MoversEau Claire, WI · USDOT 3579816 | 21 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 21 |
| Dufrane Moving and Storage IncFond du Lac, WI · USDOT 684370 | 21 | 1 of 17 | 1 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin, 86 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wisconsin directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Wisconsin. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,705 miles. From our model that is $7,673 – $10,230 for a two-bedroom home and $8,823 – $11,764 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,524 – $7,366 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,683 – $4,910. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and Arizona, distances run from 1,612 to 1,746 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Arizona take?
Milwaukee to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Wisconsin to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 174 listed movers based in Wisconsin, 86 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wisconsin.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wisconsin to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,683 – $4,910 for a two-bedroom home over 1,705 miles against $7,673 – $10,230 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,524 – $7,366, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,018 people (±1,728) moved from Wisconsin to Arizona that year, against about 3,156 (±1,446) from Arizona to Wisconsin. That makes Wisconsin the 17th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.