Best Durham to Austin Movers

How Much Do Durham to Austin Movers Cost?

Moving 1,313 miles from Durham, NC to Austin, TX will typically cost between $3,000 and $7,000 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 Austin that already have a booked job heading from Austin to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Austin from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a Austin moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

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

Rating Methodology

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

From these 38 companies, we analyzed a total of 14,378 reviews dating all the way back to June 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 26 state and federal moving licenses from these 38 companies and 185 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~14,000 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 5,385 Durham to Austin 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 Heavenly Moving and Storage).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.97/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 9,153 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.68/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 3,257 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.33/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 1,808 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.18/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 3,321 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.22/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 1,126 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.18/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 3,968 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.33/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 5,392 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.78/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 9,273 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.88/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 5,699 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.79/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 1,000 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.76/10 avg (Durham & Austin combined) from 4,931 reviews

From Durham to Austin: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Durham in Durham & Downtown Austin in Austin are both known for their urban core, dining & nightlife hub
• Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood & Austin's Hyde Park both share historic homes & tree-lined streets
• If you're moving from Old West Durham, check out Clarksville in the Austin area for small historic bungalows near the center
• Do you enjoy Duke Park's craftsman homes & proximity to downtown? You're sure to love Clarksville
• Move from Watts-Hillandale to Brentwood and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: early 20th-century homes & quiet vibe
• Lakewood-Brookhaven & Barton Hills are both known for their lake access & family-friendly parks
• Durham's Northgate Park neighborhood & Austin's Mueller neighborhood both have mixed-use redevelopment & local eateries
• If you're moving from Southpoint, look into The Domain for major retail & office hubs
• Do you cherish living in Forest Hills' upscale homes & lakeside proximity? Move into Tarrytown for something similar
• The similar vibes of Hope Valley & West Lake Hills are both known for hillside estates & top schools

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to Austin

ConsDurham, NC

• Smaller tech scene
• Less live music
• Humid summers
• Lower food variety

ProsAustin, TX

• Larger tech hub
• Vibrant live music scene
• Hotter, dry summers
• Greater food diversity

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Austin, TX

• Less green space
• More traffic
• Higher cost of living
• Younger city vibe

Durham, NC

• Greener city
• Cozier community
• More affordable housing
• Rich history

Pros of moving from Durham to Austin

• Say goodbye to a smaller tech scene and hello to a larger tech hub
• Look forward to moving away from less live music and moving to Austin with a vibrant live music scene
• Swap the humid summers of Durham for hotter, drier summers in Austin
• Get ready for greater food diversity in Austin

Cons of moving from Durham to Austin

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a greener city in Durham to live with less green space in Austin
• You'll lose out on the pro of a cozier community and have to settle for the con of more traffic
• Time to bid farewell to more affordable housing and get used to a higher cost of living in Austin
• Swap rich history for a younger city vibe

Durham vs. Austin: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to Austin, you will be trading the iconic North Carolina BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious Texas brisket of Austin. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful pulled pork and sumptuous food truck tacos, Austin residents know they have tasty smoked ribs and breakfast tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the jackfruit BBQ sandwiches they've grown to love, they can get ready for the vegan Tex-Mex of Austin. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like Nana's, Pizzeria Toro, and Dame's Chicken & Waffles. After the boxes are unpacked in Austin, don't wait too long before making your way to Austin's acclaimed eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Uchi, and Launderette.

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

Discover Austin Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Austin 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, Mateo Bar de Tapas, and Pizzeria Toro in Durham, we're sure you'll love Olamaie, Barlata Tapas Bar, and Bufalina in Austin. See our Austin 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 Hopdoddy Burger Bar on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and Austin

• The Colonial and Craftsman architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Modern and Texas Hill Country architecture typical of Austin.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference large yards and historic neighborhoods, Austin real estate listings often highlight features like proximity to music venues and eco-friendly features.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Austin is more walkable than Durham.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Austin is more bike-friendly than Durham.
• Austin has more of an urban feel than Durham.
• Austin housing costs are 35% more expensive than they are in Durham, with a median home price of $546,619 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Austin have increased by 47% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in Austin is 0.99% more expensive than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

1. South Congress : You're sure to enjoy the abundance of pet-friendly restaurants and businesses that welcome you and your furry friends.
2. Zilker : The expansive Barton Springs and Zilker Park nearby offer plenty of outdoor space for your pets to run and play.
3. Mueller : This vibrant neighborhood features many green spaces and trails perfect for leisurely strolls with your pets.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Durham to Austin. Austin gets 41% more sunshine days than Durham.
• Austin 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 floods and tornadoes in Austin.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Austin is 8 degrees warmer than in Durham.
• The average winter lows are 10 degrees warmer than they are in Durham.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Austin. Austin receives 9 fewer inches of rain compared to Durham.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and Austin

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Austin tend to earn about 11% more than in Durham
• The COLI in Austin will be 1% lower than what you are used to living in Durham
• Hooray, moving to TX means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Austin is high compared to moderate affluence in Durham
• The poverty level is moderate in Austin compared to lower poverty in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Durham and high in Austin

Political and Religious Climate in Durham vs. Austin

• Durham tends to lean Liberal/Democratic in its political climate
• Austin, on the other hand, is often described as Liberal/Democratic
• Austin's religious environment can be described as less religious with a wide range of spiritual beliefs
• Durham's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as predominantly Christianity with diverse religious communities

Durham vs. Austin Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 18% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Austin compared to your Durham commute. That's 2080 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Austin to be worse than it is in Durham.
• Public transit is more readily available in Austin.