Best Santa Clarita to Arlington Movers

How Much Do Santa Clarita to Arlington Movers Cost?

Moving 1,474 miles from Santa Clarita, CA to Arlington, TX will typically cost between $3,000 and $7,500 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 Arlington that already have a booked job heading from Arlington to Santa Clarita. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Arlington from Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita to Arlington moving option

Hire local Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita, CA to Arlington, TX long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 37 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Santa Clarita and Arlington areas.

From these 37 companies, we analyzed a total of 21,808 reviews dating all the way back to August 2006.

We also reviewed a total of 30 state and federal moving licenses from these 37 companies and 191 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~21,000 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 2,962 Santa Clarita 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 Phoenix Express Specialty Moving & Delivery) vs older more established companies (like Prodigy Moving & Storage).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Santa Clarita 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.

8.32/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 13,897 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.10/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 5,266 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.39/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 3,131 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.57/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 5,557 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.32/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 2,304 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.56/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 6,814 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.95/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 7,813 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.06/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 13,884 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.18/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 8,132 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.51/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 1,767 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.97/10 avg (Santa Clarita & Arlington combined) from 7,361 reviews

From Santa Clarita to Arlington: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Canyon Country in Santa Clarita & South Arlington in Arlington are both known for their quiet, affordable suburban atmosphere
• Santa Clarita's Valencia neighborhood & Arlington's Viridian both share a master-planned community with parks & trails
• If you're moving from Stevenson Ranch, check out Viridian in the Arlington area for the upscale gated community
• Do you enjoy Newhall's historic district vibe? You're sure to love Downtown Arlington
• Move from Saugus to North Arlington and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: family-friendly older subdivisions

Pros and Cons of Moving from Santa Clarita to Arlington

ConsSanta Clarita, CA

• Higher living costs
• Less job diversity
• Risk of wildfires
• Water restrictions

ProsArlington, TX

• More affordable housing
• Expanding job market
• Lower natural disaster risk
• More accessible water

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Arlington, TX

• Flatter landscape
• Hotter summers
• Fewer cultural venues
• More industrialized

Santa Clarita, CA

• Scenic mountain views
• Milder winters
• Proximity to LA
• Eco-conscious community

Pros of moving from Santa Clarita to Arlington

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to more affordable housing
• Look forward to moving away from less job diversity and moving to Arlington with an expanding job market
• Swap the risk of wildfires in Santa Clarita for a lower natural disaster risk in Arlington
• Get ready for more accessible water in Arlington

Cons of moving from Santa Clarita to Arlington

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from scenic mountain views in Santa Clarita to live with a flatter landscape in Arlington
• You'll lose out on the pro of milder winters and have to settle for the con of hotter summers
• Time to bid farewell to proximity to LA and get used to fewer cultural venues in Arlington
• Swap an eco-conscious community for a more industrialized one

Santa Clarita vs. Arlington: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Santa Clarita to Arlington, you will be trading the iconic Tacos of Santa Clarita for the equally delicious Barbecue Brisket of Arlington. And while the locals in Santa Clarita rave about their flavorful Carne Asada and sumptuous Elote, Arlington residents know they have tasty Smoked Sausage and Fried Chicken on a Stick to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Avocado Toast 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 Santa Clarita eateries like Newhall Refinery, Old Town Junction, and Le Chene. After the boxes are unpacked in Arlington, don't wait too long before making your way to Arlington's acclaimed eateries like Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, J. Gilligan's Bar and Grill, and Ripps Grille.

When comparing lifestyles, Arlington shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Santa Clarita. Food truck fans will discover a similar selection in Arlington compared to what you are used to in Santa Clarita. Also, the overall foodie scene is less 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 Santa Clarita favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Olive Terrace Bar & Grill, Le Chene, and Marston's in Santa Clarita, we're sure you'll love Mercury Chophouse, which offers a similar upscale dining experience, Restaurant506, known for its fine dining French cuisine, and Fork In The Road, which offers a similar casual American dining experience in Arlington. See our Arlington restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Santa Clarita hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Egg Plantation, head to J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill, famous for its extensive breakfast menu, on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Santa Clarita and Arlington

• The Mediterranean and Modern architecture that Santa Clarita is known for will be replaced with the Ranch-style and Modern architecture typical of Arlington.
• Compared to Santa Clarita's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious layouts and scenic views, Arlington real estate listings often highlight features like large backyards and proximity to parks.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Arlington is less walkable than Santa Clarita.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike; Arlington is less bike-friendly than Santa Clarita.
• Arlington has less of an urban feel than Santa Clarita.
• Arlington housing costs are 60% less expensive than in Santa Clarita, with a median home price of $320,330 compared to Santa Clarita’s $808,008.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Arlington have increased by 53% compared to a 41% increase in Santa Clarita.
• Rent in Arlington is 41.92% more affordable than in Santa Clarita.

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 Santa Clarita and Arlington

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Santa Clarita to Arlington. Arlington gets 17% fewer sunshine days than Santa Clarita.
• Arlington has higher humidity and a similar average UV index compared to Santa Clarita.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and wildfires in Santa Clarita, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and hailstorms in Arlington.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Arlington is 5 degrees warmer than in Santa Clarita.
• The average winter lows are 5 degrees colder than they are in Santa Clarita.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Arlington. Arlington receives 20 more inches of rain compared to Santa Clarita.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Santa Clarita and Arlington

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Arlington tend to earn about 45% less than in Santa Clarita
• The COLI in Arlington will be 27% lower than what you are used to living in Santa Clarita
• Hooray, moving to TX means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Arlington is moderate compared to moderate to high in Santa Clarita
• The poverty level is moderate in Arlington compared to low in Santa Clarita
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Santa Clarita and low to moderate in Arlington

Santa Clarita vs. Arlington Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

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