Best Garden Grove to Tucson Movers

How Much Do Garden Grove to Tucson Movers Cost?

Moving 493 miles from Garden Grove, CA to Tucson, AZ will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,500 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 Tucson that already have a booked job heading from Tucson to Garden Grove. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Tucson from Garden Grove entirely empty. If you can find a Tucson moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Garden Grove to Tucson 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 Tucson movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Garden Grove to Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 20 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Garden Grove and Tucson areas.

From these 20 companies, we analyzed a total of 7,407 reviews dating all the way back to March 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 2 state and federal moving licenses from these 20 companies and 100 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 884 Garden Grove to Tucson 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 AAA Soto's Moving) vs older more established companies (like Get Your Move On, LLC).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.47/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 4,338 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.33/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 1,580 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.41/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 1,062 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.28/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 1,726 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.30/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 662 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.61/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 1,968 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.94/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 2,605 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.15/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 4,394 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.30/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 2,485 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.15/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 587 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.11/10 avg (Garden Grove & Tucson combined) from 2,194 reviews

From Garden Grove to Tucson: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• West Garden Grove in Garden Grove & Flowing Wells in Tucson are both known for their: suburban, mid-priced single-family homes
• Garden Grove's Garden Grove Village neighborhood & Tucson's Armory Park both share: a historic central neighborhood with mixed residential and commercial
• If you're moving from East Garden Grove, check out Flowing Wells in the Tucson area for the: older ranch-style homes and diverse community
• Do you enjoy Brookhurst District's local eateries and bustling nightlife? You're sure to love 4th Avenue
• Move from West Cerritos to Catalina Foothills and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: an upscale neighborhood with scenic views and modern homes
• Garden Park & Himmel Park are both known for their: a park-centric area with mid-century homes
• Garden Grove's Chinaberry District neighborhood & Tucson's Sam Hughes neighborhood both have: historic bungalows and a tight-knit community
• If you're moving from Bolsa Chica, look into Oro Valley for the: outdoor recreation and scenic open spaces

Pros and Cons of Moving from Garden Grove to Tucson

ConsGarden Grove, CA

• Higher living costs
• Dense traffic
• Fewer large parks
• Limited cultural scenes

ProsTucson, AZ

• Lower living costs
• Less congestion
• More outdoor spaces
• Rich cultural heritage

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Tucson, AZ

• No beaches nearby
• Smaller food variety
• Less diversity
• Hotter summers

Garden Grove, CA

• Beach proximity
• Dynamic food scene
• Diverse communities
• Mild winters

Pros of moving from Garden Grove to Tucson

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to lower living costs
• Look forward to moving away from dense traffic and moving to Tucson with less congestion
• Swap the fewer large parks of Garden Grove for more outdoor spaces in Tucson
• Get ready for a rich cultural heritage in Tucson

Cons of moving from Garden Grove to Tucson

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from beach proximity in Garden Grove to live with no beaches nearby in Tucson
• You'll lose out on the pro of a dynamic food scene and have to settle for the con of smaller food variety
• Time to bid farewell to diverse communities and get used to less diversity in Tucson
• Swap mild winters for hotter summers

Garden Grove vs. Tucson: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Garden Grove to Tucson, you will be trading the iconic Pho of Garden Grove for the equally delicious Sonoran Hot Dog of Tucson. And while the locals in Garden Grove rave about their flavorful Banh Mi and sumptuous Egg Rolls, Tucson residents know they have tasty Carne Asada and 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 Jackfruit tacos of Tucson. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Garden Grove eateries like Brodard Restaurant, The Lost Bean, and Cao Dai Li. After the boxes are unpacked in Tucson, don't wait too long before making your way to Tucson's acclaimed eateries like El Guero Canelo, BK Tacos, and Reforma Modern Mexican.

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

Discover Tucson Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Tucson 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 Brothers Pizza, MATIKI Island Barbeque, and Sabroso! Mexican Grill in Garden Grove, we're sure you'll love Serial Grillers, BrushFire BBQ Co., and El Charro Café in Tucson. See our Tucson 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 Saffron Grill, head to Shish Kebab House of Tucson on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Garden Grove and Tucson

• The Modern and Ranch architecture that Garden Grove is known for will be replaced with the Spanish Revival and Ranch architecture typical of Tucson.
• Compared to Garden Grove's real estate listings that commonly reference being close to Disneyland and lush gardens, Tucson real estate listings often highlight features like mountain views and outdoor living spaces.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away as Tucson is less walkable than Garden Grove.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike since Tucson is less bike-friendly than Garden Grove.
• Tucson has less of an urban feel than Garden Grove.
• Tucson housing costs are 65% less expensive than they are in Garden Grove with a median home price of $329,219 compared to Garden Grove’s $942,081.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Tucson have increased by 61% compared to a 54% increase in Garden Grove.
• Rent in Tucson is 44.96% more affordable than in Garden Grove.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ

1. 1 Sam Hughes: Shady, walkable historic district near Himmel Park and Reid Park's off-leash dog park, with plenty of sidewalks and pet-friendly patios.
2. 2 Civano: Quiet, master-planned community with traffic-calmed streets, extensive walking paths, and pocket parks that make daily dog walks easy.
3. 3 Rita Ranch: Suburban neighborhood with wide sidewalks, larger yards, and quick access to Purple Heart Park's off-leash area and other green spaces.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Garden Grove to Tucson. Tucson gets 2% more sunshine days than Garden Grove.
• Tucson has lower humidity and a higher 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 Tucson.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Tucson is 17 degrees warmer than in Garden Grove.
• The average winter lows in Tucson are 6 degrees colder than they are in Garden Grove.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Tucson, as it receives 1 inch less of rain compared to Garden Grove.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Garden Grove and Tucson

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Tucson tend to earn about 32% less than in Garden Grove
• The COLI in Tucson will be 29% lower than what you are used to living in Garden Grove
• The state income tax in AZ is 4.54 compared to 9.3 in CA
• The affluence in Tucson is lower compared to moderate affluence in Garden Grove
• The poverty level is high in Tucson compared to moderate poverty in Garden Grove
• In terms of homelessness, it is concerning in Garden Grove and challenging in Tucson

Garden Grove vs. Tucson Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

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