Best Garden Grove to Mesa Movers

How Much Do Garden Grove to Mesa Movers Cost?

Moving 379 miles from Garden Grove, CA to Mesa, AZ will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,000 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 Mesa that already have a booked job heading from Mesa to Garden Grove. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Mesa from Garden Grove entirely empty. If you can find a Mesa moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Garden Grove to Mesa moving option

Hire local Garden Grove 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 Mesa movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Garden Grove to Mesa 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 Garden Grove to Mesa 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 Garden Grove, CA to Mesa, AZ long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Garden Grove to Mesa moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 29 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Garden Grove and Mesa areas.

From these 29 companies, we analyzed a total of 11,597 reviews dating all the way back to May 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 9 state and federal moving licenses from these 29 companies and 142 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~11,000 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 1,774 Garden Grove to Mesa 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 New Beginnings Moving Solutions) vs older more established companies (like The Student Movers).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Garden Grove to Mesa moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.76/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 7,707 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.55/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 2,961 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.91/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 1,825 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.87/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 3,072 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.97/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 1,143 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.99/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 3,642 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.32/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 4,754 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.51/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 7,807 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.76/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 4,718 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.61/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 887 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.45/10 avg (Garden Grove & Mesa combined) from 4,075 reviews

From Garden Grove to Mesa: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• West Garden Grove in Garden Grove & Dobson Ranch in Mesa are both known for their family-friendly suburbs with parks & lake amenities
• Garden Grove's Little Saigon neighborhood & Mesa's Downtown Mesa both share a vibrant dining scene & bustling nightlife
• If you're moving from Downtown Garden Grove, check out Heritage District in the Mesa area for civic center events & historic charm
• Do you enjoy Garden Park's suburban parks & community trail networks? You're sure to love Superstition Springs
• Move from Village Green to Eastmark and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: new master-planned community & family focus

Pros and Cons of Moving from Garden Grove to Mesa

ConsGarden Grove, CA

• Higher living costs
• More traffic
• Fewer affordable homes
• Humid weather

ProsMesa, AZ

• Lower living costs
• Less traffic
• More affordable homes
• Dry climate

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Mesa, AZ

• Less diversity in cuisine
• No nearby beaches
• Fewer community events
• Less shopping variety

Garden Grove, CA

• Diverse food scene
• Close to beaches
• Vibrant community events
• Plentiful shopping

Pros of moving from Garden Grove to Mesa

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to lower living costs
• Look forward to moving away from more traffic and moving to Mesa with less traffic
• Swap the fewer affordable homes of Garden Grove for more affordable homes in Mesa
• Get ready for a dry climate in Mesa

Cons of moving from Garden Grove to Mesa

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a diverse food scene in Garden Grove to live with less diversity in cuisine in Mesa
• You'll lose out on the pro of being close to beaches and have to settle with the con of no nearby beaches
• Time to bid farewell to vibrant community events and get used to fewer community events in Mesa
• Swap plentiful shopping for less shopping variety

Garden Grove vs. Mesa: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Garden Grove to Mesa, you will be trading the iconic Phở of Garden Grove for the equally delicious Sonoran Hot Dog of Mesa. And while the locals in Garden Grove rave about their flavorful Bánh mì and sumptuous Egg rolls, Mesa residents know they have tasty Carne Asada and Street tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Tofu dishes they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan burrito of Mesa. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Garden Grove eateries like Brodard Restaurant, Thuyen Vien, and OC Poultry and Rotisserie Market. After the boxes are unpacked in Mesa, don't wait too long before making your way to Mesa's acclaimed eateries like TQLA Mesa, Organic Bean Cafe, and Republika Empanada.

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

Discover Mesa Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Mesa is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Garden Grove favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Brodard Chateau, The Boiling Crab, and Sabrosada in Garden Grove, we're sure you'll love Little Saigon, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, and Los Dos Molinos in Mesa. See our Mesa restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Garden Grove hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Sup Noodle Bar, head to Republica Empanada on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Garden Grove and Mesa

• The Mid-Century Modern architecture that Garden Grove is known for will be replaced with the Ranch-style architecture typical of Mesa.
• Compared to Garden Grove's real estate listings that commonly reference proximity to Disneyland and large backyards, Mesa real estate listings often highlight features like golf course proximity and outdoor living spaces.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away. Mesa is less walkable than Garden Grove.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike. Mesa is less bike-friendly than Garden Grove.
• Mesa has less of an urban feel than Garden Grove.
• Mesa housing costs are 53% less expensive than they are in Garden Grove, with a median home price of $440,289 compared to Garden Grove’s $942,081.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Mesa have increased by 65% compared to a 54% increase in Garden Grove.
• Rent in Mesa is 37.35% more affordable than in Garden Grove.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ

1. 1 Dobson Ranch: Expansive greenbelts and lakeside walking paths, plus many nearby pet-friendly patios, make daily walks and outings easy.
2. 2 Eastmark: A master-planned layout with numerous parks, long community trails, and frequent outdoor events welcomes leashed pets throughout the neighborhood.
3. 3 Las Sendas: Scenic neighborhood parks and access to desert trails, along with quick drives to off-leash areas, suit active pets and their owners.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Garden Grove and Mesa

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Garden Grove to Mesa. Mesa gets 12% more sunshine days than Garden Grove.
• Mesa has lower humidity and a similar average UV index compared to Garden Grove.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and wildfires in Garden Grove, but be on the lookout for potential heatwaves and flash floods in Mesa.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Mesa is 21 degrees warmer than in Garden Grove.
• The average winter lows are 7 degrees colder than they are in Garden Grove.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Mesa. Mesa receives 4 fewer inches of rain compared to Garden Grove.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Garden Grove and Mesa

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Mesa tend to earn about 7% less than those in Garden Grove
• The COLI in Mesa will be 26% lower than what you are used to living in Garden Grove
• The state income tax in AZ is 4.5 compared to 9.3 in CA
• The affluence in Mesa is moderate to high compared to moderate in Garden Grove
• The poverty level is low in Mesa compared to low to moderate in Garden Grove
• In terms of homelessness, it is noticeable in Garden Grove and moderate in Mesa

Garden Grove vs. Mesa Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Woohoo! Expect to spend about 17% less time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Mesa compared to your daily drive in Garden Grove. That's an annual savings of 2,600 minutes freely earned!
• You can expect traffic in Mesa to be better than it is in Garden Grove.
• Public transit is less readily available in Mesa.