Best Durham to San Bernardino Movers

How Much Do Durham to San Bernardino Movers Cost?

Moving 2,366 miles from Durham, NC to San Bernardino, CA will typically cost between $4,000 and $9,000 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 San Bernardino that already have a booked job heading from San Bernardino to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to San Bernardino from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a San Bernardino moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Durham to San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Durham to San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino, CA long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 26 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Durham and San Bernardino areas.

From these 26 companies, we analyzed a total of 7,954 reviews dating all the way back to August 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 16 state and federal moving licenses from these 26 companies and 119 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 1,556 Durham to San Bernardino 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 Next Stop Movers) vs older more established companies (like Beltran Moving and Delivery Service Inc).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

9.02/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 4,993 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.78/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 1,711 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.27/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 943 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.33/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 1,827 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.21/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 617 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.95/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 1,920 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.26/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 2,885 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.80/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 5,034 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.87/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 3,205 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.83/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 435 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.76/10 avg (Durham & San Bernardino combined) from 2,658 reviews

From Durham to San Bernardino: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Durham in Durham & Downtown San Bernardino in San Bernardino are both known for their urban core with restaurants and nightlife
• Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood & San Bernardino's University District both share bungalow homes near campus
• If you're moving from Duke Park, check out University District in the San Bernardino area for tree-lined streets near campus and parks
• Do you enjoy Watts-Hillandale's mid-century homes with mature trees? You're sure to love Waterman Gardens
• Move from Walltown to Waterman Gardens and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: working-class and affordable single-family homes
• Forest Hills & Arrowhead Springs are both known for their upscale hillside homes with mature trees
• Durham's Old North Durham neighborhood & San Bernardino's Del Rosa neighborhood both have older residential neighborhoods with mixed single-family homes

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to San Bernardino

ConsDurham, NC

• Higher humidity
• Smaller cultural scene
• Fewer outdoor activities
• Lower average temperatures

ProsSan Bernardino, CA

• Lower humidity
• Larger cultural diversity
• Abundant outdoor activities
• Warmer climate year-round

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San Bernardino, CA

• Less college town vibe
• Fewer historical sites
• Higher cost of living
• Fewer green spaces

Durham, NC

• Vibrant college town
• Rich historical sites
• Lower cost of living
• Bountiful green spaces

Pros of moving from Durham to San Bernardino

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to lower humidity
• Look forward to moving away from a smaller cultural scene and moving to San Bernardino with larger cultural diversity
• Swap the fewer outdoor activities of Durham for abundant outdoor activities in San Bernardino
• Get ready for a warmer climate year-round in San Bernardino

Cons of moving from Durham to San Bernardino

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a vibrant college town in Durham to live with a less college town vibe in San Bernardino
• You'll lose out on the pro of rich historical sites and have to settle for the con of fewer historical sites
• Time to bid farewell to a lower cost of living and get used to a higher cost of living in San Bernardino
• Swap bountiful green spaces for fewer green spaces

Durham vs. San Bernardino: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to San Bernardino, you will be trading the iconic Carolina-style BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious tacos of San Bernardino. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful pulled pork and sumptuous food truck BBQ, San Bernardino residents know they have tasty carne asada and street tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the BBQ jackfruit they've grown to love, they can get ready for the vegan tacos of San Bernardino. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like Poole's Diner, Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten, and Nana's Restaurant. After the boxes are unpacked in San Bernardino, don't wait too long before making your way to San Bernardino's acclaimed eateries like Rosa's Cafe, Albert's Tacos, and Molly's Cafe.

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

Discover San Bernardino Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to San Bernardino 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 Piedmont Restaurant, Watts Grocery, and Dame's Chicken & Waffles in Durham, we're sure you'll love The Castaway, The Mexico Café, and Papaya Restaurant in San Bernardino. See our San Bernardino restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Durham hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at M Sushi, head to Sushi Tomo on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and San Bernardino

• The Colonial and Ranch architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Spanish and Ranch architecture typical of San Bernardino.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference hardwood floors and large backyards, San Bernardino real estate listings often highlight features like mountain views and proximity to outdoor activities.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. San Bernardino is more walkable than Durham.
• San Bernardino is similarly bike-friendly to Durham.
• San Bernardino has more of an urban feel than Durham.
• San Bernardino housing costs are 19% more expensive than they are in Durham, with a median home price of $483,312 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in San Bernardino have increased by 63% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in San Bernardino is 14.48% more expensive than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in San Bernardino, CA

1. Verdemont: Quiet streets, larger yards, and quick access to nearby foothill trails and Glen Helen Regional Park make it easy to keep pets active.
2. Shandin Hills: Proximity to Blair Park and the Little Mountain trail network offers plenty of on-leash hiking and green space for daily dog walks.
3. Del Rosa: Close to Perris Hill Park and the San Bernardino foothills, with many single-family homes and sidewalks ideal for regular pet exercise.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and San Bernardino

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in San Bernardino tend to earn about 8% less than in Durham
• The COLI in San Bernardino is 41% higher than what you are used to living in Durham
• The state income tax in CA is 13.3% (max) compared to 5.25% in NC
• The affluence in San Bernardino is lower compared to moderate affluence in Durham
• The poverty level is high in San Bernardino compared to moderate poverty in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Durham and high in San Bernardino