Best Durham to St. Paul Movers

How Much Do Durham to St. Paul Movers Cost?

Moving 1,197 miles from Durham, NC to St. Paul, MN will typically cost between $3,000 and $6,500 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 St. Paul that already have a booked job heading from St. Paul to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to St. Paul from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a St. Paul moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

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

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 38 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Durham and St. Paul areas.

From these 38 companies, we analyzed a total of 11,624 reviews dating all the way back to August 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 26 state and federal moving licenses from these 38 companies and 201 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~11,000 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 3,931 Durham to St. Paul 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.

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Durham to St. Paul 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 & St. Paul combined) from 7,457 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.70/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 2,517 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.33/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 1,424 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.20/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 2,700 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.14/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 1,024 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.01/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 3,105 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.30/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 4,335 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.73/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 7,524 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.82/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 4,623 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.95/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 727 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.48/10 avg (Durham & St. Paul combined) from 3,923 reviews

From Durham to St. Paul: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Durham in Durham & Lowertown in St. Paul are both known for their vibrant mixed-use core with arts & nightlife
• Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood & St. Paul's Summit Hill both share
• If you're moving from Watts-Hillandale, check out Macalester-Groveland in the St. Paul area for the mid-century homes near the university campus
• Do you enjoy Hope Valley's ambiance? You're sure to love Highland Park
• Move from Old West Durham to West 7th and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: eclectic eateries & walkable nightlife strip
• Croasdaile & Union Park are both known for their
• Durham's Northgate Park neighborhood & St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood both have

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to St. Paul

ConsDurham, NC

• Hotter summers
• Smaller city
• Fewer parks
• Less diverse cuisine

ProsSt. Paul, MN

• Cooler summers
• Larger city feel
• More parks
• Greater culinary variety

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St. Paul, MN

• Colder winters
• Less community feel
• Smaller music scene
• Higher cost of living

Durham, NC

• Milder winters
• Tighter-knit community
• Diverse local music
• Lower cost of living

Pros of moving from Durham to St. Paul

• Say goodbye to hotter summers and hello to cooler summers
• Look forward to moving away from a smaller city and moving to St. Paul with a larger city feel
• Swap the fewer parks of Durham for more parks in St. Paul
• Get ready for greater culinary variety in St. Paul

Cons of moving from Durham to St. Paul

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from milder winters in Durham to live with colder winters in St. Paul
• You'll lose out on the pro of a tighter-knit community and have to settle for the con of a less community feel
• Time to bid farewell to a diverse local music scene and get used to a smaller music scene in St. Paul
• Swap a lower cost of living for a higher cost of living

Durham vs. St. Paul: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to St. Paul, you will be trading the iconic Carolina-style BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious Jucy Lucy of St. Paul. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful Pulled Pork and sumptuous food truck offerings, St. Paul residents know they have tasty Walleye and Vietnamese Banh Mi 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 Dish of St. Paul. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like Dame's Chicken & Waffles, Nana's Restaurant, and Pizzeria Toro. After the boxes are unpacked in St. Paul, don't wait too long before making your way to St. Paul's acclaimed eateries like The Minnesota Noodle, Cossetta Alimentari, and Handsome Hog.

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

Discover St. Paul Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to St. Paul 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 NanaSteak, Pizzeria Toro, and Mateo Bar de Tapas in Durham, we're sure you'll love The St. Paul Grill, Punch Neapolitan Pizza, and Bar Brigade in St. Paul. See our St. Paul restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Durham hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at the Durham Food Hall, head to Keg and Case Market on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and St. Paul

• The Craftsman and Colonial architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Victorian and Tudor architecture typical of St. Paul.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference open floor plans and large yards, St. Paul real estate listings often highlight features like hardwood floors and proximity to parks.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. St. Paul is more walkable than Durham.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. St. Paul is more bike-friendly than Durham.
• St. Paul has more of an urban feel than Durham.
• St. Paul housing costs are 30% less expensive than they are in Durham, with a median home price of $284,228 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in St. Paul have increased by 25% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in St. Paul is 13.66% more affordable than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN

1. Lowertown : You’ll love access to numerous dog parks and pet-friendly pubs that welcome your furry friends.
2. Highland Park : Enjoy extensive green spaces and walking paths perfect for your daily dog walks.
3. West Seventh : This vibrant neighborhood offers pet-friendly patios and is close to parks and the Mississippi River trails for outdoor adventures.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Durham and St. Paul

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Durham to St. Paul. St. Paul gets 7% fewer sunshine days than Durham.
• St. Paul has higher humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Durham.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and tornadoes in Durham, but be on the lookout for potential blizzards and tornadoes in St. Paul.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in St. Paul is 6 degrees colder than in Durham.
• The average winter lows are 25 degrees colder than they are in Durham.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in St. Paul. St. Paul receives 17 fewer inches of rain compared to Durham.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and St. Paul

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in St. Paul tend to earn about 7% less than in Durham
• The COLI in St. Paul will be 14% higher than what you are used to living in Durham
• The state income tax in MN is 7.05 compared to 5.25 in NC
• The affluence in St. Paul is high compared to moderate in Durham
• The poverty level is low in St. Paul compared to moderate in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Durham and low in St. Paul

Political and Religious Climate in Durham vs. St. Paul

• Durham tends to lean Liberal in its political climate
• St. Paul, on the other hand, is often described as Liberal
• St. Paul's religious environment can be described as diverse with a significant amount of Christianity alongside other faiths
• Durham's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as diverse with a strong presence of Christianity

Durham vs. St. Paul Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 9% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in St. Paul compared to your Durham commute. That's 1,040 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in St. Paul to be worse than it is in Durham.
• Public transit is more readily available in St. Paul.