Best Nashville to Stockton Movers

How Much Do Nashville to Stockton Movers Cost?

Moving 2,290 miles from Nashville, TN to Stockton, CA will typically cost between $3,500 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 Stockton that already have a booked job heading from Stockton to Nashville. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Stockton from Nashville entirely empty. If you can find a Stockton moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Nashville to Stockton moving option

Hire local Nashville 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 Stockton movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Nashville to Stockton 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 Nashville to Stockton 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 Nashville, TN to Stockton, CA long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 30 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Nashville and Stockton areas.

From these 30 companies, we analyzed a total of 13,228 reviews dating all the way back to October 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 10 state and federal moving licenses from these 30 companies and 145 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~13,000 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 2,530 Nashville to Stockton 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 All-Star Movers & Storage) 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 Nashville to Stockton moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.51/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 7,425 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.31/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 2,746 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.30/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 1,419 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.68/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 2,660 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.17/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 891 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.54/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 3,186 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.04/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 4,210 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.27/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 7,490 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.43/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 4,105 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.45/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 863 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.17/10 avg (Nashville & Stockton combined) from 3,526 reviews

From Nashville to Stockton: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• 12 South in Nashville & University District in Stockton are both known for their local eateries & student-friendly shops
• Nashville's East Nashville neighborhood & Stockton's Downtown Stockton both share an arts & music scene
• If you're moving from Germantown, check out Brookside in the Stockton area for the historic homes & community feel
• Do you enjoy The Gulch's urban living with nightlife? You're sure to love Downtown Stockton
• Move from Hillsboro Village to University District and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: campus proximity & casual dining
• Sylvan Park & Sherwood Heights are both known for their family-friendly suburbs with parks

Pros and Cons of Moving from Nashville to Stockton

ConsNashville, TN

• Higher humidity
• Fewer waterways
• Country music focus
• Lower housing cost

ProsStockton, CA

• Milder climate
• Access to Delta waterways
• Diverse music scene
• Higher cost of living

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Stockton, CA

• Less country music
• Different cultural vibe
• Expensive housing
• Fewer parks

Nashville, TN

• Vibrant music scene
• Warm hospitality
• Lower cost of living
• Abundant green spaces

Pros of moving from Nashville to Stockton

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to a milder climate
• Look forward to moving away from fewer waterways and moving to Stockton with access to Delta waterways
• Swap the country music focus of Nashville for a diverse music scene in Stockton
• Get ready for a higher cost of living in Stockton

Cons of moving from Nashville to Stockton

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a vibrant music scene in Nashville to live with less country music in Stockton
• You'll lose out on the pro of warm hospitality and have to settle for the con of a different cultural vibe
• Time to bid farewell to a lower cost of living and get used to expensive housing in Stockton
• Swap abundant green spaces for fewer parks

Nashville vs. Stockton: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Nashville to Stockton, you will be trading the iconic Hot Chicken of Nashville for the equally delicious Cioppino of Stockton. And while the locals in Nashville rave about their flavorful BBQ Ribs and sumptuous Tacos, Stockton residents know they have tasty Grilled Tri-tip and Food Truck Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan Soul Food they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Ramen of Stockton. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Nashville eateries like Hathorne, Arnold's Country Kitchen, and Prince's Hot Chicken. After the boxes are unpacked in Stockton, don't wait too long before making your way to Stockton's acclaimed eateries like Midgley's Public House, Market Tavern, and Mile Wine Company.

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

Discover Stockton Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Stockton is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Nashville favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Husk, Prince's Hot Chicken, and Rolf and Daughters in Nashville, we're sure you'll love Cast Iron Trading Co., Victory Grill, and Abruzzi in Stockton. See our Stockton restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Nashville hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Loveless Café, head to The Market Tavern on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Nashville and Stockton

• The Modern and Traditional architecture that Nashville is known for will be replaced with the Spanish and Ranch architecture typical of Stockton.
• Compared to Nashville's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious layouts and downtown proximity, Stockton real estate listings often highlight features like waterfront properties and large yards.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Stockton is more walkable than Nashville.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Stockton is more bike-friendly than Nashville.
• Stockton has more of an urban feel than Nashville.
• Stockton housing costs are 1% more expensive than they are in Nashville with a median home price of $441,769 compared to Nashville’s $439,470.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Stockton have increased by 43% compared to a 51% increase in Nashville.
• Rent in Stockton is 7.95% more expensive than in Nashville.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Stockton, CA

1. 1 Brookside: Master-planned with shaded sidewalks, pocket parks, and waterfront greenbelts that make daily dog walks easy.
2. 2 Spanos Park: Home to Michael Faklis Park with Barkleyville Dog Park, plus wide sidewalks and lakeside paths for on-leash strolls.
3. 3 Quail Lakes: Centered around Grupe Park and the Quail Lakes loop, offering flat, tree-lined paths and plenty of grassy areas for pets.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Nashville to Stockton. Stockton gets 26% more sunshine days than Nashville.
• Stockton has higher humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Nashville.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and floods in Nashville, but be on the lookout for potential earthquakes and floods in Stockton.
• The average summer high temperature in Stockton is 3 degrees warmer than in Nashville.
• The average winter lows are 8 degrees warmer than they are in Nashville.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Stockton. Stockton receives 29 fewer inches of rain compared to Nashville.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Nashville and Stockton

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Stockton tend to earn about 8% more than in Nashville
• The COLI in Stockton will be 53% higher than what you are used to living in Nashville
• Bummer... By moving from TN to CA, you'll now have a state income tax of up to 13.3%
• The affluence in Stockton is lower compared to moderate affluence in Nashville
• The poverty level is higher in Stockton compared to moderate poverty in Nashville
• In terms of homelessness, it is increasing in Nashville and significant in Stockton