Best Garland to Albuquerque Movers

How Much Do Garland to Albuquerque Movers Cost?

Moving 656 miles from Garland, TX to Albuquerque, NM will typically cost between $2,500 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 Albuquerque that already have a booked job heading from Albuquerque to Garland. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Albuquerque from Garland entirely empty. If you can find a Albuquerque moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Garland to Albuquerque moving option

Hire local Garland 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 Albuquerque movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Garland to Albuquerque 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 Garland to Albuquerque 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 Garland, TX to Albuquerque, NM long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 25 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Garland and Albuquerque areas.

From these 25 companies, we analyzed a total of 13,506 reviews dating all the way back to July 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 18 state and federal moving licenses from these 25 companies and 124 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 4,204 Garland to Albuquerque 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 Phoenix Express Specialty Moving & Delivery) vs older more established companies (like King Moving Company).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.69/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 8,183 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.30/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 2,880 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.96/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 1,363 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.45/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 2,584 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.72/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 765 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.90/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 3,858 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.05/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 4,529 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.41/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 8,017 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.50/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 4,539 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.55/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 734 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.41/10 avg (Garland & Albuquerque combined) from 4,046 reviews

From Garland to Albuquerque: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Firewheel in Garland & NE Heights in Albuquerque are both known for their newer suburban homes & family amenities
• Garland's Duck Creek neighborhood & Albuquerque's Westside both share an established suburban feel & local parks
• If you're moving from Walnut Glen, check out North Valley in the Albuquerque area for large lots & mature landscaping
• Do you enjoy Kingsley's family-friendly atmosphere with nearby parks & golf? You're sure to love NE Heights
• Move from Heritage Crossing to Ventana Ranch and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities of master-planned communities with events
• Spring Park & Ventana Ranch are both known for their scenic parks & walking trails
• Garland's Kings Ranch neighborhood & Albuquerque's Westside neighborhood both have family-focused environments with good schools nearby

Pros and Cons of Moving from Garland to Albuquerque

ConsGarland, TX

• Higher humidity
• Less diverse cuisine
• Fewer outdoor activities
• Less scenic views

ProsAlbuquerque, NM

• Drier climate
• Rich culinary scene
• More outdoor options
• Stunning landscapes

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Albuquerque, NM

• Less community feel
• More traffic congestion
• Higher crime rates
• Costlier real estate

Garland, TX

• Close-knit community
• Better traffic conditions
• Lower crime rates
• More affordable housing

Pros of moving from Garland to Albuquerque

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to a drier climate
• Look forward to moving away from less diverse cuisine and moving to Albuquerque with a rich culinary scene
• Swap the fewer outdoor activities of Garland for more outdoor options in Albuquerque
• Get ready for stunning landscapes in Albuquerque

Cons of moving from Garland to Albuquerque

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a close-knit community in Garland to live with a less community feel in Albuquerque
• You'll lose out on the pro of better traffic conditions and have to settle with the con of more traffic congestion
• Time to bid farewell to lower crime rates and get used to higher crime rates in Albuquerque
• Swap more affordable housing for costlier real estate

Garland vs. Albuquerque: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Garland to Albuquerque, you will be trading the iconic Texas BBQ brisket of Garland for the equally delicious New Mexico green chile of Albuquerque. And while the locals in Garland rave about their flavorful Chicken-fried steak and sumptuous Tacos, Albuquerque residents know they have tasty Carne adovada and Breakfast burritos 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 Green chile tofu burrito of Albuquerque. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Garland eateries like Babe's Chicken Dinner House, Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery, and Resident Taqueria. After the boxes are unpacked in Albuquerque, don't wait too long before making your way to Albuquerque's acclaimed eateries like Frontier Restaurant, Padilla's Mexican Kitchen, and El Pinto.

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

Discover Albuquerque Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Albuquerque is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Garland favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Babe's Chicken Dinner House, Duck Creek Golf Club, and Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery in Garland, we're sure you'll love Nexus Brewery & Restaurant, Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar, and La Cumbre Brewing Co. in Albuquerque. See our Albuquerque restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Garland hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Taqueria La Picosa, head to El Modelo Mexican Foods on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Garland and Albuquerque

• The Ranch architecture that Garland is known for will be replaced with the Pueblo Style architecture typical of Albuquerque.
• Compared to Garland's real estate listings that commonly reference large yards and proximity to schools, Albuquerque real estate listings often highlight features like views and outdoor living spaces.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes because Albuquerque is more walkable than Garland.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike because Albuquerque is more bike-friendly than Garland.
• Albuquerque has more of an urban feel than Garland.
• Albuquerque housing costs are 7% more expensive than they are in Garland with a median home price of $329,055 compared to Garland’s $306,926.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Albuquerque have increased by 64% compared to a 53% increase in Garland.
• Rent in Albuquerque is 9.13% more affordable than in Garland.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM

1. Nob Hill : You'll find this area to be perfect for pets with its many dog-friendly cafes, parks, and walking trails.
2. North Valley : Enjoy the ample green space and scenic trails where you can walk your dog or take them for a run alongside the Rio Grande.
3. Rio Rancho : Known for its spacious backyards and nearby pet parks, this neighborhood offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun with your pet.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Garland and Albuquerque

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Garland to Albuquerque. Albuquerque gets 20% more sunshine days than Garland.
• Albuquerque has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Garland.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and storms in Garland, but be on the lookout for potential wildfires and flooding in Albuquerque.
• The average summer high temperature in Albuquerque is 1 degree colder than in Garland.
• The average winter lows are 13 degrees colder than they are in Garland.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Albuquerque. Albuquerque receives 31 fewer inches of rain compared to Garland.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Garland and Albuquerque

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Albuquerque tend to earn about 5% less than in Garland
• The COLI in Albuquerque is 6% higher than what you are used to living in Garland
• Bummer... By moving from TX to NM, you'll now have a state income tax of 1.7% to 5.9%
• The affluence in Albuquerque is moderate compared to that in Garland
• The poverty level is moderate in Albuquerque compared to low in Garland
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Garland and moderate in Albuquerque

Political and Religious Climate in Garland vs. Albuquerque

• Garland tends to lean moderately conservative in its political climate
• Albuquerque, on the other hand, is often described as moderately liberal
• Albuquerque's religious environment can be described as mixed with a significant Catholic presence
• Garland's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as a Christian majority

Garland vs. Albuquerque Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Woohoo! Expect to spend about 17% less time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Albuquerque compared to your daily drive in Garland. That's an annual savings of 2600 minutes freely earned!
• You can expect traffic in Albuquerque to be better than it is in Garland.
• Public transit is more readily available in Albuquerque.