Best Durham to Nashville Movers

How Much Do Durham to Nashville Movers Cost?

Moving 514 miles from Durham, NC to Nashville, TN will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,500 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 Nashville that already have a booked job heading from Nashville to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Nashville from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a Nashville moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

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

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Durham to Nashville 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 Nashville areas.

From these 38 companies, we analyzed a total of 15,380 reviews dating all the way back to November 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 14 state and federal moving licenses from these 38 companies and 183 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~15,000 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 5,247 Durham to Nashville 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 6th Man Movers).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.70/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 9,022 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.42/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 3,016 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.80/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 1,465 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.89/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 2,970 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.64/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 947 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.72/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 3,488 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.11/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 5,198 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.51/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 9,064 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.57/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 5,344 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.60/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 866 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.40/10 avg (Durham & Nashville combined) from 4,506 reviews

From Durham to Nashville: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Trinity Park in Durham & Germantown in Nashville are both known for their historic homes & walking distance to downtown
• Durham's Downtown Durham neighborhood & Nashville's The Gulch both share an urban core with dining & nightlife
• If you're moving from Watts-Hillandale, check out Sylvan Park in the Nashville area for the mid-century bungalows & tree-lined streets
• Do you enjoy Old West Durham's eclectic arts scene & local eateries? You're sure to love East Nashville
• Move from Brightleaf to 12 South and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: retail corridor & trendy restaurants
• Forest Hills & Belle Meade are both known for their wooded lots & upscale suburban feel
• Durham's Hope Valley neighborhood & Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood both have established suburbs with shopping & amenities
• If you're moving from Duke Park, look into Hillsboro Village for the collegiate vibe & community parks
• Do you cherish living in East Durham's affordable homes & emerging community? Move into North Nashville for something similar

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to Nashville

ConsDurham, NC

• Higher humidity
• Smaller tech hub
• Fewer nightlife options
• Less dynamic dining scene

ProsNashville, TN

• Livelier music scene
• Bigger job market
• More vibrant nightlife
• Broader culinary variety

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Nashville, TN

• Larger city feel
• Higher living costs
• Fewer educational landmarks
• Urbanized parks

Durham, NC

• Close-knit community
• More affordable housing
• Rich academic environment
• Lush green spaces

Pros of moving from Durham to Nashville

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to a livelier music scene
• Look forward to moving away from a smaller tech hub and moving to Nashville with a bigger job market
• Swap the fewer nightlife options of Durham for a more vibrant nightlife in Nashville
• Get ready for a broader culinary variety in Nashville

Cons of moving from Durham to Nashville

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a close-knit community in Durham to live with a larger city feel in Nashville
• You'll lose out on the pro of more affordable housing and have to settle for the con of higher living costs
• Time to bid farewell to a rich academic environment and get used to fewer educational landmarks in Nashville
• Swap lush green spaces for urbanized parks

Durham vs. Nashville: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to Nashville, you will be trading the iconic Carolina-style BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious Hot Chicken of Nashville. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful Pulled Pork and sumptuous Biscuits, Nashville residents know they have tasty Fried Chicken and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan BBQ they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Soul Food of Nashville. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like Pizzeria Toro, Mateo Bar de Tapas, and Dame's Chicken and Waffles. After the boxes are unpacked in Nashville, don't wait too long before making your way to Nashville's acclaimed eateries like Prince's Hot Chicken, Hattie B's Hot Chicken, and The Catbird Seat.

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

Discover Nashville Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Nashville 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 Nana's Restaurant, Mateo Bar de Tapas, and Pizzeria Toro in Durham, we're sure you'll love The Catbird Seat, Barcelona Wine Bar, and Five Points Pizza in Nashville. See our Nashville restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Durham hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Dame's Chicken & Waffles, head to Hattie B's Hot Chicken on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and Nashville

• The Colonial and Craftsman architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Victorian and Modern Farmhouse architecture typical of Nashville.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to universities, Nashville real estate listings often highlight features like entertainment districts and historic elements.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away as Nashville is less walkable than Durham.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike since Nashville is less bike-friendly than Durham.
• Nashville has more of an urban feel than Durham.
• Nashville housing costs are 9% more expensive than they are in Durham, with a median home price of $439,470 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Nashville have increased by 51% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in Nashville is 10.16% more expensive than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Nashville, TN

1. East Nashville : You’ll love the abundance of parks and pet-friendly cafes that make it easy to enjoy outdoor experiences with your furry companions.
2. Sylvan Park : Your pets will appreciate the spacious green spaces and welcoming community atmosphere, ideal for walks and playtime.
3. 12 South : The neighborhood’s pet-friendly shops and frequent outdoor events provide a lively environment for you and your pets to explore together.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Durham to Nashville. Nashville gets 3% fewer sunshine days than Durham.
• Nashville has lower humidity and a higher 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 storms in Nashville.
• The average summer high temperature in Nashville is the same as Durham.
• The average winter lows are 2 degrees colder than they are in Durham.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Nashville since Nashville receives 6 more inches of rain compared to Durham.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and Nashville

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Nashville tend to earn about 9% less than in Durham
• The COLI in Nashville is 8% lower than what you are used to living in Durham
• The state income tax in TN is 0, only on dividends and interest, compared to 5.25 in NC
• The affluence in Nashville is high compared to moderate in Durham
• The poverty level is higher than the national average in Nashville compared to lower than the national average in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is minimal in Durham and moderate in Nashville

Political and Religious Climate in Durham vs. Nashville

• Durham tends to lean Liberal in its political climate
• Nashville, on the other hand, is often described as moderate to Liberal
• Nashville's religious environment can be described as predominantly Christian, with a notable New American religious diversity
• Durham's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as predominantly Christian and part of a diverse religious community

Durham vs. Nashville Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

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