Best Little Rock to Sacramento Movers

How Much Do Little Rock to Sacramento Movers Cost?

Moving 2,015 miles from Little Rock, AR to Sacramento, CA will typically cost between $3,500 and $8,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Sacramento that already have a booked job heading from Sacramento to Little Rock. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Sacramento from Little Rock entirely empty. If you can find a Sacramento moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Little Rock to Sacramento moving option

Hire local Little Rock movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Sacramento movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Little Rock to Sacramento move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Little Rock to Sacramento movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Little Rock, AR to Sacramento, CA long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Little Rock to Sacramento moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 25 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Little Rock and Sacramento areas.

From these 25 companies, we analyzed a total of 4,561 reviews dating all the way back to October 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 11 state and federal moving licenses from these 25 companies and 122 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~4,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 1,313 Little Rock to Sacramento moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like B2 Moving) vs older more established companies (like Ron's Delivery & Moving).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Little Rock to Sacramento moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.46/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 2,953 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.09/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 953 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.44/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 527 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.61/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 1,087 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.49/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 438 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.56/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 1,089 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.97/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 1,665 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.20/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 3,031 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.49/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 1,783 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

3.61/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 407 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.94/10 avg (Little Rock & Sacramento combined) from 1,453 reviews

From Little Rock to Sacramento: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Hillcrest in Little Rock & East Sacramento in Sacramento are both known for their historic homes & tree-lined streets
• Little Rock's The Heights neighborhood & Sacramento's Curtis Park both share charming bungalows & a strong community feel
• If you're moving from River Market, check out Downtown Sacramento in the Sacramento area for the riverfront promenade & historic warehouse eateries
• Do you enjoy Chenal Valley's newer homes & suburban riverside setting? You're sure to love The Pocket
• Move from South Main (SoMa) to Midtown and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: arts scene & vibrant nightlife
• Pleasant Ridge & Tahoe Park are both known for their mid-century homes & neighborhood parks
• Little Rock's Quapaw Quarter neighborhood & Sacramento's East Sacramento neighborhood both have historic architecture & leafy boulevards
• If you're moving from Broadmoor, look into Land Park for the mature trees & close proximity to urban green spaces

Pros and Cons of Moving from Little Rock to Sacramento

ConsLittle Rock, AR

• Higher humidity
• Smaller job market
• Less cultural diversity
• Lower walkability

ProsSacramento, CA

• Dryer climate
• Larger job market
• Greater cultural diversity
• Higher walkability

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Sacramento, CA

• Higher cost of living
• More dispersed community
• Longer commutes
• Less historical depth

Little Rock, AR

• Lower cost of living
• Tighter-knit community
• Quicker commutes
• Rich history

Pros of moving from Little Rock to Sacramento

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to a dryer climate
• Look forward to moving away from a smaller job market and moving to Sacramento with a larger job market
• Swap the less cultural diversity of Little Rock for greater cultural diversity in Sacramento
• Get ready for higher walkability in Sacramento

Cons of moving from Little Rock to Sacramento

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a lower cost of living in Little Rock to live with a higher cost of living in Sacramento
• You'll lose out on the pro of a tighter-knit community and have to settle with the con of a more dispersed community
• Time to bid farewell to quicker commutes and get used to longer commutes in Sacramento
• Swap rich history for less historical depth

Little Rock vs. Sacramento: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Little Rock to Sacramento, you will be trading the iconic Fried Catfish of Little Rock for the equally delicious Farm-to-Fork Fresh Produce of Sacramento. And while the locals in Little Rock rave about their flavorful Smoked Barbecue Ribs and sumptuous Barbecue Nachos, Sacramento residents know they have tasty Grass-fed Beef Burgers and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the BBQ Jackfruit they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Seasonal Vegetable Bowl of Sacramento. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Little Rock eateries like Sonny Williams' Steak Room, Brave New Restaurant, and Doe's Eat Place. After the boxes are unpacked in Sacramento, don't wait too long before making your way to Sacramento's acclaimed eateries like The Kitchen, Mulvaney's B&L, and Tower Cafe.

When comparing lifestyles, Sacramento shows a greater emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Little Rock. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Sacramento compared to what you are used to in Little Rock. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Sacramento.

Discover Sacramento Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Sacramento is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Little Rock favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Brave New Restaurant, The Pantry, and Big Orange in Little Rock, we're sure you'll love The Kitchen, La Trattoria Bohemia, and Burgers & Brew in Sacramento. See our Sacramento restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Little Rock hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Doe's Eat Place, head to The Firehouse Restaurant on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Little Rock and Sacramento

• The Traditional and Ranch architecture that Little Rock is known for will be replaced with the Victorian and Craftsman architecture typical of Sacramento.
• Compared to Little Rock's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to parks, Sacramento real estate listings often highlight features like proximity to downtown and modern upgrades.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Sacramento is more walkable than Little Rock.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Sacramento is more bike-friendly than Little Rock.
• Sacramento has more of an urban feel than Little Rock.
• Sacramento housing costs are 131% more expensive than they are in Little Rock, with a median home price of $483,455 compared to Little Rock’s $209,201.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Sacramento have increased by 40% compared to a 31% increase in Little Rock.
• Rent in Sacramento is 75.84% more expensive than in Little Rock.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA

1. 1 Midtown: Extremely walkable with abundant dog-friendly patios and shops, plus easy access to parks and the Sutter's Landing off-leash dog park.
2. 2 East Sacramento: Quiet, tree-lined streets and access to McKinley Park's paths make daily walks easy, with many pet-friendly rentals and services nearby.
3. 3 Land Park: Spacious William Land Park, shaded sidewalks, and low-traffic residential blocks make it ideal for daily strolls with pets.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Little Rock and Sacramento

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Little Rock to Sacramento. Sacramento gets 24% more sunshine days than Little Rock.
• Sacramento has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Little Rock.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and floods in Little Rock and be on the lookout for potential earthquakes and floods in Sacramento.
• The average summer high temperature in Sacramento is 1 degree warmer than in Little Rock.
• The average winter lows are 7 degrees warmer than they are in Little Rock.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Sacramento as it receives 31.4 fewer inches of rain compared to Little Rock.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Little Rock and Sacramento

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Sacramento tend to earn about 41% more than those in Little Rock
• The COLI in Sacramento is 20% higher than what you are used to living in Little Rock
• The state income tax in CA is 9.3 compared to 5.9 in AR
• The affluence in Sacramento is high compared to moderate affluence in Little Rock
• The poverty level is moderate in Sacramento compared to notable poverty in Little Rock
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Little Rock and significant in Sacramento

Little Rock vs. Sacramento Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 33% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Sacramento compared to your Little Rock commute. That's 3120 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Sacramento to be worse than it is in Little Rock.
• Public transit is more readily available in Sacramento.