Best Denver to Lincoln Movers

How Much Do Denver to Lincoln Movers Cost?

Moving 485 miles from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE 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 Lincoln that already have a booked job heading from Lincoln to Denver. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Lincoln from Denver entirely empty. If you can find a Lincoln moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Denver to Lincoln moving option

Hire local Denver 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 Lincoln movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Denver to Lincoln 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 Denver to Lincoln 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 Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 30 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Denver and Lincoln areas.

From these 30 companies, we analyzed a total of 11,495 reviews dating all the way back to July 2006.

We also reviewed a total of 21 state and federal moving licenses from these 30 companies and 166 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 376 Denver to Lincoln 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 10 Men Movers) vs older more established companies (like Movemasters, Inc.).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.37/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 6,506 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.06/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 2,224 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.28/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 1,397 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.29/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 2,593 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.07/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 1,204 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.53/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 3,021 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.97/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 3,751 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.08/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 6,606 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.21/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 3,848 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.12/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 985 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.98/10 avg (Denver & Lincoln combined) from 3,440 reviews

From Denver to Lincoln: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• LoDo in Denver & Historic Haymarket in Lincoln are both known for their historic downtown district with breweries & nightlife
• Denver's RiNo neighborhood & Lincoln's Near South Neighborhood both share art galleries & craft breweries
• If you're moving from Cherry Creek, check out Belmont in the Lincoln area for the upscale shopping & residential
• Do you enjoy Washington Park's large park with lagoons & trails? You're sure to love Holmes Lake
• Move from Capitol Hill to University Place and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: historic homes near the university
• Highlands & Irvingdale are both known for their hillside views & residential character
• Denver's Baker neighborhood & Lincoln's University Place neighborhood both have eclectic local eateries & bars

Discover Lincoln Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Lincoln is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Denver favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Root Down, and Acorn in Denver, we're sure you'll love Early Bird, The Oven, and Grey Whale Sushi in Lincoln. See our Lincoln restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Denver hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Sam's No. 3, head to Juice Stop on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Denver and Lincoln

• The Modern and Victorian Mix architecture that Denver is known for will be replaced with the Prairie and Craftsman architecture typical of Lincoln.
• Compared to Denver's real estate listings that commonly reference open floor plans and rooftop decks, Lincoln real estate listings often highlight features like large yards and garage space.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Lincoln is less walkable than Denver.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Lincoln is more bike-friendly than Denver.
• Lincoln has less of an urban feel than Denver.
• Lincoln housing costs are 52% less expensive than they are in Denver, with a median home price of $276,124 compared to Denver’s $575,188.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Lincoln have increased 43% compared to a 31% increase in Denver.
• Rent in Lincoln is 34.66% more affordable than in Denver.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Lincoln, NE

1. College View: Tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and quick access to Holmes Lake Park and the Billy Wolff Trail make daily walks and playtime easy.
2. Near South: Being steps from Antelope Park with multiple trail connections and walkable blocks gives pets plenty of shaded, spacious routes to explore.
3. Havelock: Proximity to Mahoney Park and nearby multi-use trails, along with quieter residential streets, makes it simple to give pets regular exercise.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Denver and Lincoln

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Lincoln tend to earn about 24% less than in Denver
• The COLI in Lincoln is 12% lower than what you are used to living in Denver
• The state income tax in Nebraska is 6.84 compared to 4.63 in Colorado
• The affluence in Lincoln is affordable compared to moderately affluent in Denver
• The poverty level is comparable in Lincoln compared to lower in Denver
• In terms of homelessness, it is more pronounced in Denver and less pronounced in Lincoln