Best Salinas to Arlington Movers

How Much Do Salinas to Arlington Movers Cost?

Moving 1,744 miles from Salinas, CA to Arlington, TX will typically cost between $3,500 and $8,000 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 Arlington that already have a booked job heading from Arlington to Salinas. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Arlington from Salinas entirely empty. If you can find a Arlington moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Salinas to Arlington moving option

Hire local Salinas 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 Arlington movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Salinas to Arlington 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 Salinas to Arlington 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 Salinas, CA to Arlington, TX long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 24 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Salinas and Arlington areas.

From these 24 companies, we analyzed a total of 11,309 reviews dating all the way back to July 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 21 state and federal moving licenses from these 24 companies and 132 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 801 Salinas to Arlington 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 Mod Movers) vs older more established companies (like Cardinale Moving & Storage).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.26/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 5,890 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.23/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 2,161 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.58/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 1,058 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.34/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 2,033 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.51/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 692 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.75/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 2,789 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.92/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 3,351 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

7.96/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 5,867 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.13/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 3,460 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.49/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 686 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.92/10 avg (Salinas & Arlington combined) from 3,047 reviews

From Salinas to Arlington: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Oldtown Salinas in Salinas & Downtown Arlington in Arlington are both known for their walkable district with local eateries and historic vibe
• Salinas' East Salinas neighborhood & Arlington's East Arlington both share a diverse community with affordable housing
• If you're moving from Madonna Heights, check out Arlington Heights in the Arlington area for older homes on tree-lined streets
• Do you enjoy Toro Park's planned community with trails and waterfront parks? You're sure to love Viridian
• Move from Santa Rita to South Arlington and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: a quiet suburban setting with mid-range homes
• North Salinas & West Arlington are both known for their family-friendly subdivisions near amenities

Pros and Cons of Moving from Salinas to Arlington

ConsSalinas, CA

• Higher cost of living
• Lesser job opportunities
• Colder winters
• Smaller city vibe

ProsArlington, TX

• Lower cost of living
• Greater job market
• Milder winters
• Larger city amenities

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Arlington, TX

• More urbanized
• Hotter summers
• Less local produce
• More congested

Salinas, CA

• Close to nature
• Mild climate
• Rich agriculture
• Smaller community

Pros of moving from Salinas to Arlington

• Say goodbye to the higher cost of living and hello to the lower cost of living
• Look forward to moving away from lesser job opportunities and moving to Arlington with a greater job market
• Swap the colder winters of Salinas for the milder winters in Arlington
• Get ready for larger city amenities in Arlington

Cons of moving from Salinas to Arlington

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from being close to nature in Salinas to live with a more urbanized lifestyle in Arlington
• You'll lose out on the pro of a mild climate and have to settle with the con of hotter summers
• Time to bid farewell to rich agriculture and get used to less local produce in Arlington
• Swap a smaller community for a more congested environment

Salinas vs. Arlington: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Salinas to Arlington, you will be trading the iconic Artichokes of Salinas for the equally delicious Texas BBQ Brisket of Arlington. And while the locals in Salinas rave about their flavorful Carne asada and sumptuous Tacos, Arlington residents know they have tasty Smoked Ribs and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Kale Salads they've grown to love, they can get ready for the BBQ Jackfruit of Arlington. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Salinas eateries like The Giant Artichoke, Patria, and Salinas City BBQ. After the boxes are unpacked in Arlington, don't wait too long before making your way to Arlington's acclaimed eateries like Coker's BBQ, J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill, and Prince Lebanese Grill.

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

Discover Arlington Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Arlington is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Salinas favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved The Steinbeck House, La Casa del Sazon, and First Awakenings in Salinas, we're sure you'll love The Sanford House Inn & Spa Restaurant, Pappasito's Cantina, and Snooze, an A.M. Eatery in Arlington. See our Arlington restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Salinas hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at The Fish House, head to Fish City Grill on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Salinas and Arlington

• The Spanish Colonial and Ranch architecture that Salinas is known for will be replaced with the Traditional and Ranch architecture typical of Arlington.
• Compared to Salinas's real estate listings that commonly reference proximity to vineyards and spacious layouts, Arlington real estate listings often highlight features like being near parks and having open concept kitchens.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away. Arlington is less walkable than Salinas.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike. Arlington is less bike-friendly than Salinas.
• Arlington has more of an urban feel than Salinas.
• Arlington housing costs are 56% less expensive than they are in Salinas, with a median home price of $320,330 compared to Salinas’s $721,799.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Arlington have increased by 53% compared to a 47% increase in Salinas.
• Rent in Arlington is 32.79% more affordable than in Salinas.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Arlington, TX

1. 1 Viridian: Master-planned community with extensive lakes, greenbelts, and miles of connected trails plus quick access to River Legacy Park, making daily dog walks easy.
2. 2 Fannin Farm: Wide sidewalks and direct links to Rush Creek's linear park, with the Rush Creek Dog Park just minutes away for off-leash time.
3. 3 Woodland West: Adjacent to Veterans Park's expansive grounds and multiuse trails, with shady, walkable streets that are great for pets.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Salinas and Arlington

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Salinas to Arlington. Arlington gets 10% fewer sunshine days than Salinas.
• Arlington has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Salinas.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes in Salinas and be on the lookout for potential tornadoes in Arlington.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Arlington is 27 degrees warmer than in Salinas.
• The average winter lows in Arlington are 6 degrees colder than they are in Salinas.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Arlington. Arlington receives 22 more inches of rain compared to Salinas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Salinas and Arlington

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Arlington tend to earn about 25% less than in Salinas
• The COLI in Arlington is 27% lower than what you are used to living in Salinas
• Hooray, moving to TX means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Arlington is varied compared to moderate in Salinas
• The poverty level is modest in Arlington compared to noticeable in Salinas
• In terms of homelessness, it is concerning in Salinas and lesser in Arlington

Political and Religious Climate in Salinas vs. Arlington

• Salinas tends to lean Democratic in its political climate
• Arlington, on the other hand, is often described as leaning Republican
• Arlington's religious environment can be described as diverse with a strong evangelical presence
• Salinas' residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as diverse with Catholicism predominant