Best Oceanside to Tucson Movers

How Much Do Oceanside to Tucson Movers Cost?

Moving 437 miles from Oceanside, CA to Tucson, 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 Tucson that already have a booked job heading from Tucson to Oceanside. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Tucson from Oceanside 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 Oceanside to Tucson moving option

Hire local Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside, CA to Tucson, AZ long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 23 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Oceanside and Tucson areas.

From these 23 companies, we analyzed a total of 8,795 reviews dating all the way back to July 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 6 state and federal moving licenses from these 23 companies and 116 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~8,000 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 1,396 Oceanside 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 Atlas Transfer & Storage Co.).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Oceanside 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.

8.64/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 5,080 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.52/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 1,901 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.63/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 1,164 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.55/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 1,967 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.68/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 740 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.78/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 2,328 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.06/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 2,902 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.37/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 5,090 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.50/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 2,896 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.72/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 591 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.34/10 avg (Oceanside & Tucson combined) from 2,637 reviews

From Oceanside to Tucson: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Oceanside in Oceanside & Downtown Tucson (4th Avenue) in Tucson are both known for their local eateries & bustling nightlife
• Oceanside's Rancho Del Oro neighborhood & Tucson's Rita Ranch both share planned suburban communities with parks
• If you're moving from Mission San Luis Rey, check out Tanque Verde in the Tucson area for a semi-rural setting with open space
• Do you enjoy Ocean Hills' vibrant atmosphere? You're sure to love Catalina Foothills
• Move from Heritage Park to Flowing Wells and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities of an older suburban area with cul-de-sacs
• Guajome & Tanque Verde are both known for their equestrian properties on large lots

Pros and Cons of Moving from Oceanside to Tucson

ConsOceanside, CA

• Higher living costs
• More traffic
• Cooler summers
• Less cultural diversity

ProsTucson, AZ

• Lower living costs
• Less traffic
• Warmer winters
• More cultural diversity

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Tucson, AZ

• No beach access
• Hotter summers
• Fewer job opportunities
• Smaller community

Oceanside, CA

• Beach access
• Marine influence
• More job opportunities
• Larger community

Pros of moving from Oceanside to Tucson

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to lower living costs
• Look forward to moving away from more traffic and moving to Tucson with less traffic
• Swap the cooler summers of Oceanside for warmer winters in Tucson
• Get ready for more cultural diversity in Tucson

Cons of moving from Oceanside to Tucson

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from beach access in Oceanside to live with no beach access in Tucson
• You'll lose out on the pro of marine influence and have to settle for the con of hotter summers
• Time to bid farewell to more job opportunities and get used to fewer job opportunities in Tucson
• Swap a larger community for a smaller community

Oceanside vs. Tucson: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Oceanside to Tucson, you will be trading the iconic California Burrito of Oceanside for the equally delicious Sonoran Hot Dog of Tucson. And while the locals in Oceanside rave about their flavorful Carne Asada and sumptuous Fish Tacos, Tucson residents know they have tasty Carne Seca and Tacos al Pastor to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Acai Bowl they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Tacos of Tucson. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Oceanside eateries like 333 Pacific, Local Tap House and Kitchen, and Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub. After the boxes are unpacked in Tucson, don't wait too long before making your way to Tucson's acclaimed eateries like El Charro Café, Poca Cosa, and Seis Kitchen.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Oceanside and Tucson

• The Modern and Spanish architecture that Oceanside is known for will be replaced with the Pueblo Revival architecture typical of Tucson.
• Compared to Oceanside's real estate listings that commonly reference proximity to the beach and modern amenities, Tucson real estate listings often highlight features like mountain views and historic areas.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Tucson is more walkable than Oceanside.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Tucson is more bike-friendly than Oceanside.
• Tucson has more of an urban feel than Oceanside.
• Tucson housing costs are 62% less expensive than they are in Oceanside, with a median home price of $329,219 compared to Oceanside’s $869,206.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Tucson have increased 61% compared to a 62% increase in Oceanside.
• Rent in Tucson is 46.96% more affordable than rent in Oceanside.

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 Oceanside and Tucson

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Oceanside to Tucson. Tucson gets 8% more sunshine days than Oceanside.
• Tucson has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Oceanside.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and wildfires in Oceanside, and be on the lookout for potential heatwaves and monsoons in Tucson.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Tucson is 31 degrees warmer than in Oceanside.
• The average winter lows are 3 degrees colder than they are in Oceanside.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Tucson. Tucson receives 1 fewer inch of rain compared to Oceanside.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Oceanside and Tucson

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Tucson tend to earn about 36% less than in Oceanside
• The COLI in Tucson will be 29% lower than what you are used to living in Oceanside
• The state income tax in AZ is 4.5<small>*</small> compared to 13.3<small>*</small> in CA
• The affluence in Tucson is moderate compared to moderately affluent in Oceanside
• The poverty level is higher in Tucson compared to lower in Oceanside
• In terms of homelessness, it is medium in Oceanside and high in Tucson

Oceanside 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 daily drive in Oceanside. That's an annual savings of 2,600 minutes freely earned!
• You can expect traffic in Tucson to be better than it is in Oceanside.
• Public transit is more readily available in Tucson.