Cities in Wisconsin
89 more Wisconsin cities with a cost guide
Allouez · Appleton · Ashwaubenon · Baraboo · Beaver Dam · Bellevue · Beloit · Brookfield · Brown Deer · Burlington · Caledonia · Cedarburg · Chippewa Falls · Cudahy · De Pere · DeForest · Eau Claire · Elkhorn · Fitchburg · Fond du Lac · Fort Atkinson · Fox Crossing · Franklin · Germantown · Glendale · Grafton · Greendale · Greenfield · Harrison · Hartford · Holmen · Howard · Hudson · Janesville · Kaukauna · Kenosha · La Crosse · Little Chute · Manitowoc · Marinette · Marshfield · Menasha · Menomonee Falls · Menomonie · Mequon · Middleton · Monroe · Mount Pleasant · Muskego · Neenah · New Berlin · Oak Creek · Oconomowoc · Onalaska · Oregon · Oshkosh · Pewaukee · Platteville · Pleasant Prairie · Plover · Port Washington · Portage · Racine · Richfield · River Falls · Salem Lakes · Sheboygan · Shorewood · South Milwaukee · Stevens Point · Stoughton · Suamico · Sun Prairie · Superior · Sussex · Two Rivers · Verona · Watertown · Waukesha · Waunakee · Waupun · Wausau · Wauwatosa · West Allis · West Bend · Weston · Whitefish Bay · Whitewater · Wisconsin Rapids
What a move costs in Wisconsin
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 991 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $3,345 – $4,460 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $4,014 – $5,351 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $4,460 – $5,946 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $5,797 – $7,730 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 991 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Wisconsin
We price 335 interstate corridors leaving Wisconsin, from 132 miles (Milwaukee to Grand Rapids, MI) up to 2,142 miles (Milwaukee to San Francisco, CA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Wisconsin routes, including moves within the state and Wisconsin to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee → Grand Rapids, MI | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Madison → Chicago, IL | ~142 mi | $639 – $852 |
| Madison → Cedar Rapids, IA | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Green Bay → Grand Rapids, MI | ~185 mi | $833 – $1,110 |
| Madison → Peoria, IL | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Milwaukee → Lansing, MI | ~199 mi | $896 – $1,194 |
| Green Bay → Chicago, IL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Madison → Grand Rapids, MI | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Milwaukee → Fort Wayne, IN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Green Bay → Lansing, MI | ~248 mi | $1,116 – $1,488 |
| Milwaukee → Ann Arbor, MI | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Madison → Saint Paul, MN | ~263 mi | $1,184 – $1,578 |
Moving inside Wisconsin vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in Wisconsin
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves Wisconsin. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in Wisconsin
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Wisconsinmovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Wisconsin moversHow to use these Wisconsin figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Wisconsin, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within Wisconsin
How much do movers cost in Wisconsin?
A move inside Wisconsin under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from Wisconsin do you publish costs for?
We publish 335 routes out of Wisconsin, leaving from Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay. The longest is Milwaukee to San Francisco, CA at 2,142 miles; the shortest is Milwaukee to Grand Rapids, MI at 132 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Wisconsin regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Wisconsin is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in Wisconsin?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in Wisconsin?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Wisconsin?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a Wisconsin move should cost before you call anyone.