Best Durham to Bakersfield Movers

How Much Do Durham to Bakersfield Movers Cost?

Moving 2,534 miles from Durham, NC to Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield that already have a booked job heading from Bakersfield to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Bakersfield from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a Bakersfield moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Durham to Bakersfield moving option

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

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

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

From these 24 companies, we analyzed a total of 7,594 reviews dating all the way back to August 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 14 state and federal moving licenses from these 24 companies and 125 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~7,000 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 3,018 Durham to Bakersfield 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 Athens Moving Experts) vs older more established companies (like Hansen's Moving & Storage, Inc.).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.92/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 5,133 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.69/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 1,715 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.20/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 917 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.14/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 1,793 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.16/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 646 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.01/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 1,999 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.33/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 3,016 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.71/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 5,185 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.82/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 3,315 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.98/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 487 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.63/10 avg (Durham & Bakersfield combined) from 2,743 reviews

From Durham to Bakersfield: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Durham in Durham & Downtown Bakersfield in Bakersfield are both known for their urban core with restaurants & nightlife
• Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood & Bakersfield's The Highlands both share historic homes & tree-lined streets
• If you're moving from Forest Hills, check out Seven Oaks in the Bakersfield area for the upscale suburban area with green space & golf course
• Do you enjoy Hope Valley's affluent neighborhood with golf & mature landscaping? You're sure to love Bakersfield Country Club
• Move from Watts-Hillandale to Oleander-Sunset and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: historic bungalows & growing arts scene
• Northgate Park & Rosedale are both known for their family-friendly suburban homes with parks & schools
• Durham's Morehead Hill neighborhood & Bakersfield's Oleander-Sunset neighborhood both have early-20th-century architecture & a close-to-downtown feel
• If you're moving from Walltown, look into Downtown Bakersfield for affordable urban living near the city center

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to Bakersfield

ConsDurham, NC

• Higher humidity
• Fewer sunny days
• Less ethnic cuisine
• Smaller city

ProsBakersfield, CA

• Lower humidity
• More sunny days
• More ethnic cuisine
• Larger city area

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Bakersfield, CA

• Hotter summers
• Dustier environment
• Scarce greenery
• Higher living costs

Durham, NC

• Diverse academic community
• Rich cultural scene
• Lush green spaces
• Lower cost of living

Pros of moving from Durham to Bakersfield

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to lower humidity
• Look forward to moving away from fewer sunny days and moving to Bakersfield with more sunny days
• Swap the less ethnic cuisine of Durham for more ethnic cuisine in Bakersfield
• Get ready for a larger city area in Bakersfield

Cons of moving from Durham to Bakersfield

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a diverse academic community in Durham to live with hotter summers in Bakersfield
• You'll lose out on the pro of a rich cultural scene and have to settle for the con of a dustier environment
• Time to bid farewell to lush green spaces and get used to scarce greenery in Bakersfield
• Swap a lower cost of living for higher living costs

Durham vs. Bakersfield: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to Bakersfield, you will be trading the iconic Carolina BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious Tri-tip of Bakersfield. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful Pulled Pork and sumptuous Food Truck Varieties, Bakersfield residents know they have tasty Carne Asada and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Jackfruit BBQ they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Mexican Cuisine of Bakersfield. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like Poole's Diner, Mateo Tapas, and Nana's Restaurant. After the boxes are unpacked in Bakersfield, don't wait too long before making your way to Bakersfield's acclaimed eateries like Luigi's Deli, Noriega Hotel, and Wool Growers.

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

Discover Bakersfield Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Bakersfield is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Durham favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Mateo Bar de Tapas, Pizzeria Toro, and Nana's Restaurant in Durham, we're sure you'll love Café Smitten, Cubbies Chicago Style Pizza, and The Belvedere Room in Bakersfield. See our Bakersfield restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Durham hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Bull City Burger and Brewery, head to Lengthwise Brewing Company on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and Bakersfield

• The Colonial and Craftsman architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Modern architecture typical of Bakersfield.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference historic neighborhoods and proximity to research universities, Bakersfield real estate listings often highlight features like family-friendly, spacious backyards.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away. Bakersfield is less walkable than Durham.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Bakersfield is more bike-friendly than Durham.
• Bakersfield has less of an urban feel than Durham.
• Bakersfield housing costs are 5% less expensive than they are in Durham, with a median home price of $386,199 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Bakersfield have increased 55% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in Bakersfield is 13.72% more expensive than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

1. Seven Oaks : You'll love the spacious parks and numerous walking trails perfect for taking your pet on a stroll.
2. Laurelglen : This neighborhood offers a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of pet-friendly areas and a large community park.
3. Stockdale Estates : You and your pet will enjoy the many open spaces and parks equipped with dog-friendly amenities.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Durham and Bakersfield

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Durham to Bakersfield. Bakersfield gets 28% more sunshine days than Durham.
• Bakersfield has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Durham.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and tornadoes in Durham, but be on the lookout for potential earthquakes and wildfires in Bakersfield.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Bakersfield is 9 degrees warmer than in Durham.
• The average winter lows are 7 degrees warmer than they are in Durham.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Bakersfield. Bakersfield receives 34.5 fewer inches of rain compared to Durham.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and Bakersfield

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Bakersfield tend to earn about 7% less than in Durham
• The COLI in Bakersfield is 7% higher than what you are used to living in Durham
• The state income tax in CA is 9.3 compared to 5.25 in NC
• The affluence in Bakersfield is moderate compared to moderate in Durham
• The poverty level is higher in Bakersfield compared to high in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is significant in Durham and significant in Bakersfield

Political and Religious Climate in Durham vs. Bakersfield

• Durham tends to lean Liberal in its political climate
• Bakersfield, on the other hand, is often described as conservative
• Bakersfield's religious environment can be described as traditional and Evangelical Christian Majority
• Durham's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as progressive and Diverse Faith Communities

Durham vs. Bakersfield Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 14% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Bakersfield compared to your Durham commute. That's 1560 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Bakersfield to be worse than it is in Durham.
• Public transit is less readily available in Bakersfield.