Best Boston to Arlington Movers

How Much Do Boston to Arlington Movers Cost?

Moving 1,848 miles from Boston, MA 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 Boston. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Arlington from Boston 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 Boston to Arlington moving option

Hire local Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA to Arlington, TX long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 65 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Boston and Arlington areas.

From these 65 companies, we analyzed a total of 30,451 reviews dating all the way back to July 2005.

We also reviewed a total of 68 state and federal moving licenses from these 65 companies and 335 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~30,000 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 3,266 Boston 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 Stairhopper Movers).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Boston 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.

9.01/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 18,458 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.84/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 7,255 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.39/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 4,746 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.38/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 6,841 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.46/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 2,786 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.13/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 9,348 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.37/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 9,819 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.82/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 18,224 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.92/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 10,366 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

5.38/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 1,602 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.76/10 avg (Boston & Arlington combined) from 9,535 reviews

From Boston to Arlington: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Beacon Hill in Boston & Dalworthington Gardens in Arlington are both known for their: historic district & upscale homes
• Boston's Back Bay neighborhood & Arlington's Arlington Highlands both share: upscale shopping & dining
• If you're moving from South End, check out Downtown Arlington in the Arlington area for the: art galleries & nightlife
• Do you enjoy Fenway–Kenmore's student housing & university vibe? You're sure to love South Arlington
• Move from Jamaica Plain to North Arlington and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: families & green space
• Allston–Brighton & South Arlington are both known for their: affordable rentals & lively bar scene
• Boston's Charlestown neighborhood & Arlington's Downtown Arlington neighborhood both have: historic homes & near civic center
• If you're moving from South Boston, look into East Arlington for the: waterfront recreation & community vibe

Pros and Cons of Moving from Boston to Arlington

ConsBoston, MA

• Higher living costs
• Colder winters
• Smaller city feel
• Fewer job opportunities

ProsArlington, TX

• Lower living costs
• Milder winters
• Larger city vibes
• More job opportunities

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Arlington, TX

• Lesser historical sites
• Heavier car dependency
• Less seafood variety
• Smaller cultural scene

Boston, MA

• Richer history
• More public transit options
• Better seafood
• Vibrant cultural scene

Pros of moving from Boston to Arlington

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to lower living costs
• Look forward to moving away from colder winters and moving to Arlington with milder winters
• Swap the smaller city feel of Boston for larger city vibes in Arlington
• Get ready for more job opportunities in Arlington

Cons of moving from Boston to Arlington

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from richer history in Boston to live with lesser historical sites in Arlington
• You'll lose out on the pro of more public transit options and have to settle for the con of heavier car dependency
• Time to bid farewell to better seafood and get used to less seafood variety in Arlington
• Swap vibrant cultural scenes for a smaller cultural scene

Boston vs. Arlington: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Boston to Arlington, you will be trading the iconic Boston Cream Pie of Boston for the equally delicious Texas BBQ Brisket of Arlington. And while the locals in Boston rave about their flavorful Lobster Roll and sumptuous Clam Chowder, Arlington residents know they have tasty Chicken Fried Steak and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan Clam Chowder they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Tex-Mex of Arlington. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Boston eateries like Union Oyster House, No. 9 Park, and Neptune Oyster. 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, Cattlemen's Fort Worth Steak House, and Jambo's BBQ Shack.

When comparing lifestyles, Arlington shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Boston. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Arlington compared to what you are used to in Boston. 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 Boston favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Ostra, No. 9 Park, and Legal Sea Foods in Boston, we're sure you'll love Rollin' Smoke BBQ, The Sanford House, and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Arlington. See our Arlington restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Boston hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Atlantic Fish Company, head to Red Claw on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Boston and Arlington

• The Colonial and Victorian architecture that Boston is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Traditional architecture typical of Arlington.
• Compared to Boston's real estate listings that commonly reference proximity to parks and historic sites, Arlington real estate listings often highlight features like spacious yards and proximity to shopping centers.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Arlington is less walkable than Boston.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike, as Arlington is less bike-friendly than Boston.
• Arlington has less of an urban feel than Boston.
• Arlington housing costs are 57% less expensive than they are in Boston, with a median home price of $320,330 compared to Boston’s $741,153.
• Over the prior five years, home prices in Arlington have increased by 53% compared to a 16% increase in Boston.
• Rent in Arlington is 50.53% more affordable than in Boston.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Arlington, TX

1. 1 Viridian: A master-planned community with miles of scenic trails and abundant green space, making daily dog walks and outdoor time easy.
2. 2 Interlochen: Tree-lined, sidewalk-rich streets with quick access to River Legacy Park's extensive trails make it great for pet-friendly strolls.
3. 3 Woodland West: Adjacent to Veterans Park and the Rush Creek Linear Park trail system, offering shady streets and yards ideal for on-leash walks.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Boston and Arlington

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Arlington tend to earn about 24% less than in Boston
• The COLI in Arlington is 25% lower than what you are used to living in Boston
• Hooray, moving to TX means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Arlington is moderate compared to that of higher affluence in Boston
• The poverty level is higher in Arlington compared to that of lower poverty in Boston
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Boston and lower in Arlington