Best Jacksonville to Ontario Movers

How Much Do Jacksonville to Ontario Movers Cost?

Moving 2,457 miles from Jacksonville, FL to Ontario, CA will typically cost between $4,000 and $9,500 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 Ontario that already have a booked job heading from Ontario to Jacksonville. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Ontario from Jacksonville entirely empty. If you can find a Ontario moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Jacksonville to Ontario moving option

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

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 36 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Jacksonville and Ontario areas.

From these 36 companies, we analyzed a total of 10,094 reviews dating all the way back to September 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 17 state and federal moving licenses from these 36 companies and 164 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~10,000 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 1,077 Jacksonville to Ontario 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 Skinner Moving & Storage) vs older more established companies (like Merit Moving Systems, Inc.).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.33/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 6,758 reviews

Punctuality

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

7.98/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 2,221 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.27/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 1,263 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.50/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 2,266 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

5.59/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 836 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.40/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 2,731 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.79/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 3,804 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.08/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 6,734 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.22/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 4,001 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

3.80/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 653 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.10/10 avg (Jacksonville & Ontario combined) from 2,886 reviews

From Jacksonville to Ontario: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Riverside in Jacksonville & Downtown Ontario in Ontario are both known for their: quiet historic with arts & restaurants
• Jacksonville's Avondale neighborhood & Ontario's Brookside both share: tree-lined streets & historic homes
• If you're moving from Springfield, check out La Loma in the Ontario area for the: historic downtown-adjacent neighborhood
• Do you enjoy Murray Hill's craft breweries & local shops? You're sure to love Downtown Ontario
• Move from San Jose to Amblewood and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: planned community with parks & modern homes
• Oakleaf Plantation & Colony Grove are both known for their: newer master-planned suburban community
• Jacksonville's Argyle Forest neighborhood & Ontario's Colony Grove neighborhood both have: family-friendly suburb with parks & larger lots

Discover Ontario Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Ontario is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Jacksonville favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Orsay, The Bearded Pig, and Black Sheep in Jacksonville, we're sure you'll love The Sycamore Inn, Kelly's Korner, and Rök House Brewing Co. in Ontario. See our Ontario restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Jacksonville hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Maple Street Biscuit Company, head to Corky's Kitchen & Bakery on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Jacksonville and Ontario

• The Ranch and Bungalow architecture that Jacksonville is known for will be replaced with the Spanish and Craftsman architecture typical of Ontario.
• Compared to Jacksonville's real estate listings that commonly reference large yards and waterfront, Ontario real estate listings often highlight features like proximity to Los Angeles and outdoor living spaces.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Ontario is more walkable than Jacksonville.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Ontario is more bike-friendly than Jacksonville.
• Ontario has more of an urban feel than Jacksonville.
• Ontario housing costs are 123% more expensive than they are in Jacksonville, with a median home price of $664,526 compared to Jacksonville’s $298,584.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Ontario have increased by 49% compared to a 59% increase in Jacksonville.
• Rent in Ontario is 51.69% more expensive than in Jacksonville.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Ontario, CA

1. 1 Ontario Ranch: A modern master-planned area with multiple parks, dedicated dog parks, miles of sidewalks/trails, and many pet-friendly rentals and patios.
2. 2 Creekside: A lake-centered community with greenbelts, wide shaded sidewalks, and easy access to nearby vets and groomers for convenient daily pet care.
3. 3 Historic Euclid Avenue District: Tree-lined streets and a continuous grassy median/greenbelt create a long, shaded walking corridor ideal for daily dog walks.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Jacksonville and Ontario

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Ontario tend to earn about 26% more than in Jacksonville
• The COLI in Ontario will be 47% higher than what you are used to living in Jacksonville
• Bummer... By moving from FL to CA, you'll now have a state income tax of up to 13.3
• The affluence in Ontario is higher compared to moderate affluence in Jacksonville
• The poverty level is lower in Ontario compared to notable poverty in Jacksonville
• In terms of homelessness, it is concerning in Jacksonville and significant in Ontario