Best Durham to Lexington Movers

How Much Do Durham to Lexington Movers Cost?

Moving 467 miles from Durham, NC to Lexington, KY will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,000 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 Lexington that already have a booked job heading from Lexington to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Lexington from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a Lexington moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

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

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 28 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Durham and Lexington areas.

From these 28 companies, we analyzed a total of 10,951 reviews dating all the way back to November 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 14 state and federal moving licenses from these 28 companies and 141 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 2,334 Durham to Lexington 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 Athens Moving Experts).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

9.15/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 6,848 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.87/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 2,063 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.35/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 1,089 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.39/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 2,087 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.32/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 666 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.24/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 2,682 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.47/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 4,062 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.97/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 6,920 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

9.05/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 4,324 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

5.11/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 539 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.80/10 avg (Durham & Lexington combined) from 3,350 reviews

From Durham to Lexington: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Trinity Park in Durham & Ashland Park in Lexington are both known for their historic homes & shady streets
• Durham's Downtown Durham neighborhood & Lexington's Downtown Lexington both share a walkable urban core
• If you're moving from Watts-Hillandale, check out Chevy Chase in the Lexington area for mid-century homes & tree-lined streets
• Do you enjoy Forest Hills' established community & large lots? You're sure to love Ashland Park
• Move from Northgate Park to Masterson Station and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities of being family-friendly & offering green spaces
• Old West Durham & Gratz Park are both known for their historic district charm
• Durham's Duke Park neighborhood & Lexington's Hamburg neighborhood both have local breweries & eclectic eateries
• If you're moving from Southpoint, look into Beaumont Centre for suburban retail & mixed-use spaces
• Do you cherish living in Brier Creek's new developments & shopping? Move into Beaumont Centre for something similar

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to Lexington

ConsDurham, NC

• Higher humidity
• Less horse culture
• Fewer Bourbon Distilleries
• Smaller city feel

ProsLexington, KY

• Milder summers
• Rich horse heritage
• More Bourbon tours
• Larger city feel

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Lexington, KY

• Smaller art scene
• Less tech job opportunities
• Fewer restaurants
• Fewer academic institutions

Durham, NC

• Vibrant cultural scene
• Research Triangle Park
• Diverse dining options
• Access to top universities

Pros of moving from Durham to Lexington

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to milder summers
• Look forward to moving away from less horse culture and moving to Lexington with its rich horse heritage
• Swap the fewer Bourbon Distilleries of Durham for more Bourbon tours in Lexington
• Get ready for a larger city feel in Lexington

Cons of moving from Durham to Lexington

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the vibrant cultural scene in Durham to live with the smaller art scene in Lexington
• You'll lose out on the pro of Research Triangle Park and have to settle for the con of fewer tech job opportunities
• Time to bid farewell to diverse dining options and get used to fewer restaurants in Lexington
• Swap access to top universities for fewer academic institutions

Durham vs. Lexington: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to Lexington, you will be trading the iconic Carolina-style BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious Bourbon-infused dishes of Lexington. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful Pulled Pork and sumptuous Food Truck Tacos, Lexington residents know they have tasty Hot Brown and Burgoo 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 Hot Chicken of Lexington. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like NanaTaco, Poole’s Diner, and Mateo Bar de Tapas. After the boxes are unpacked in Lexington, don't wait too long before making your way to Lexington's acclaimed eateries like Blue Heron Steakhouse, Dudley's on Short, and Ouita Michel's Restaurants.

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

Discover Lexington Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Lexington 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, Chef & the Farmer, and Dame's Chicken & Waffles in Durham, we're sure you'll love Corto Lima, Holly Hill Inn, and Ramsey's Diner in Lexington. See our Lexington restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Durham hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Grub Durham, head to Winchell's Restaurant & Bar on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and Lexington

• The Craftsman architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Colonial Revival architecture typical of Lexington.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference granite countertops and hardwood floors, Lexington real estate listings often highlight features like spacious backyards and two-car garages.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Lexington is more walkable than Durham.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Lexington is more bike-friendly than Durham.
• Lexington has less of an urban feel than Durham.
• Lexington housing costs are 26% less expensive than they are in Durham with a median home price of $298,121 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Lexington have increased by 51% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in Lexington is 20.61% more affordable than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Lexington, KY

1. 1 Masterson Station: Home to one of Lexington's largest off-leash dog parks at Masterson Station Park, plus expansive fields and trails for on-leash walks.
2. 2 Andover Forest: Quick access to Jacobson Park's dog park and lakeside paths, with quiet streets and roomy yards that make daily walks easy.
3. 3 Wellington: Adjacent to Wellington Dog Park and close to Shillito Park, with sidewalks and calm, low-traffic streets ideal for pets and their people.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Durham to Lexington. Lexington gets 12% fewer sunshine days than Durham.
• Lexington has higher humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Durham.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and storms in Durham, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and floods in Lexington.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Lexington is 4 degrees colder than in Durham.
• The average winter lows are 7 degrees colder than they are in Durham.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Lexington. Lexington receives 2 more inches of rain compared to Durham.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and Lexington

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Lexington tend to earn about 15% less than in Durham
• The COLI in Lexington is 4% lower than what you are used to living in Durham
• The state income tax in KY is 5 compared to 5.25 in NC
• The affluence in Lexington is moderate compared to moderate affluence in Durham
• The poverty level is moderate in Lexington compared to lower poverty in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Durham and low in Lexington