Best Little Rock to Durham Movers

How Much Do Little Rock to Durham Movers Cost?

Moving 876 miles from Little Rock, AR to Durham, NC will typically cost between $2,500 and $6,000 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 Durham that already have a booked job heading from Durham to Little Rock. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Durham from Little Rock entirely empty. If you can find a Durham moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Little Rock to Durham 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 Durham movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Little Rock to Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 27 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Little Rock and Durham areas.

From these 27 companies, we analyzed a total of 7,483 reviews dating all the way back to November 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 9 state and federal moving licenses from these 27 companies and 139 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~7,000 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 1,756 Little Rock to Durham 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 Durham moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

9.00/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 5,060 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.69/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 1,682 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.35/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 855 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.23/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 1,666 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.45/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 577 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.00/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 1,965 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.30/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 2,949 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.80/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 5,080 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.86/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 3,241 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

5.09/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 431 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.63/10 avg (Little Rock & Durham combined) from 2,708 reviews

From Little Rock to Durham: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Hillcrest in Little Rock & Trinity Park in Durham are both known for their: historic bungalows & walkable eateries
• Little Rock's The Heights neighborhood & Durham's Morehead Hill both share: eclectic shops & tree-lined residential streets
• If you're moving from Riverdale, check out Hope Valley in the Durham area for the: upscale golf course community
• Do you enjoy West Little Rock's master-planned suburb with new developments? You're sure to love Brier Creek
• Move from Midtown to Golden Belt and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: arts-focused mixed-use redevelopment
• Downtown & Downtown Durham are both known for their: riverfront district with nightlife & dining

Pros and Cons of Moving from Little Rock to Durham

ConsLittle Rock, AR

• Higher Crime Rate
• Hot, Humid Summers
• Less Tech Jobs
• Smaller Cultural Scene

ProsDurham, NC

• Lower Crime Rate
• Milder Summers
• More Tech Opportunities
• Larger Cultural Scene

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Durham, NC

• Higher Cost of Living
• Urban Landscape
• Bigger Population
• Less Accessible Nature

Little Rock, AR

• Lower Cost of Living
• Natural Scenery
• Friendly Community
• Accessible Outdoors

Pros of moving from Little Rock to Durham

• Say goodbye to higher crime rates and hello to lower crime rates
• Look forward to moving away from hot, humid summers and moving to Durham with milder summers
• Swap the fewer tech jobs of Little Rock for more tech opportunities in Durham
• Get ready for a larger cultural scene in Durham

Cons of moving from Little Rock to Durham

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a lower cost of living in Little Rock to live with a higher cost of living in Durham
• You'll lose out on the pro of natural scenery and have to settle for the con of urban landscape
• Time to bid farewell to a friendly community and get used to a bigger population in Durham
• Swap accessible outdoors for less accessible nature

Little Rock vs. Durham: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Little Rock to Durham, you will be trading the iconic Fried Catfish of Little Rock for the equally delicious Carolina BBQ of Durham. And while the locals in Little Rock rave about their flavorful BBQ Ribs and sumptuous Tamales, Durham residents know they have tasty Pulled Pork and Food Truck Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Barbecue Sandwich of Durham. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Little Rock eateries like Sonny Williams' Steak Room, Doe's Eat Place, and The Pantry. After the boxes are unpacked in Durham, don't wait too long before making your way to Durham's acclaimed eateries like Nana's, Pizzeria Toro, and Mateo Bar de Tapas.

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

Discover Durham Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Durham 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, Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co., and The Capital Bar and Grill in Little Rock, we're sure you'll love Nana's, Noodle & Company, and Fox & Hound in Durham. See our Durham 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 The Root Cafe, head to Parker and Otis on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Little Rock and Durham

• The Victorian and Craftsman architecture that Little Rock is known for will be replaced with the Colonial Revival and Contemporary architecture typical of Durham.
• Compared to Little Rock's real estate listings, which commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to parks, Durham real estate listings often highlight features like energy efficiency and access to public transit.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Durham is more walkable than Little Rock.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Durham is more bike-friendly than Little Rock.
• Durham has more of an urban feel than Little Rock.
• Durham housing costs are 94% more expensive than they are in Little Rock, with a median home price of $404,856 compared to Little Rock’s $209,201.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Durham have increased by 64% compared to a 31% increase in Little Rock.
• Rent in Durham is 44.19% more expensive than in Little Rock.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Durham, NC

1. 1 Woodcroft: Miles of greenways connecting to the American Tobacco Trail and quick access to Piney Wood Dog Park make it easy for daily walks and off-leash play.
2. 2 Northgate Park: A quiet, walkable area anchored by Northgate Park and the Ellerbe Creek Trail, with the popular Northgate Dog Park for off-leash time.
3. 3 Old West Durham: Walkable streets near Ninth Street with many dog-friendly patios, plus easy access to Duke's East Campus loop and Oval Park for relaxed strolls.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Little Rock to Durham. Durham gets 2% fewer sunshine days than Little Rock.
• Durham has lower humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Little Rock.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and floods in Little Rock, but be on the lookout for potential hurricanes and ice storms in Durham.
• The average summer high temperature in Durham is 3 degrees colder than in Little Rock.
• The average winter lows are 2 degrees colder than they are in Little Rock.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Durham. Durham receives 2.3 fewer inches of rain compared to Little Rock.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Little Rock and Durham

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Durham tend to earn about 33% more than in Little Rock
• The COLI in Durham is 0% higher than what you are used to living in Little Rock
• The state income tax in NC is 5.25% compared to 5.9% in AR
• The affluence in Durham is high compared to moderate affluence in Little Rock
• The poverty level is lower in Durham compared to noticeable poverty in Little Rock
• In terms of homelessness, it is concerning in Little Rock and lesser in Durham

Little Rock vs. Durham Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 14% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Durham compared to your Little Rock commute. That's 1560 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Durham to be worse than it is in Little Rock.
• Public transit is more readily available in Durham.