Best Arlington to Garland Movers

How Much Do Arlington to Garland Movers Cost?

Moving 43 miles from Arlington, TX to Garland, TX will typically cost between $2,000 and $4,500 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 Garland that already have a booked job heading from Garland to Arlington. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Garland from Arlington entirely empty. If you can find a Garland moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Arlington to Garland moving option

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

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 142 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Arlington and Garland areas.

From these 142 companies, we analyzed a total of 45,053 reviews dating all the way back to July 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 66 state and federal moving licenses from these 142 companies and 607 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~45,000 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 11,057 Arlington to Garland 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 Eagle Movers Inc) 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 Arlington to Garland moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.64/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 25,591 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.26/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 8,890 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.04/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 4,875 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.66/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 8,423 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.24/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 2,605 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.75/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 12,217 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.99/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 13,644 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.45/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 26,056 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.44/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 14,251 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

3.95/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 2,408 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.21/10 avg (Arlington & Garland combined) from 11,834 reviews

From Arlington to Garland: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Viridian in Arlington & Firewheel in Garland are both known for their master-planned lakeside trails
• Arlington's Arlington Highlands neighborhood & Garland's Firewheel both share open-air retail & dining
• If you're moving from Meadowbrook, check out Pleasant Valley in the Garland area for the established homes and mature trees
• Do you enjoy Downtown Arlington's revitalized main street and local businesses? You're sure to love Downtown Garland
• Move from The Parks of Arlington to Audubon and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: family-friendly and abundant green spaces
• North Davis Drive & South Garland are both known for their residential mix and good schools
• Arlington's Ranchero Village neighborhood & Garland's Pleasant Valley neighborhood both have quiet suburban and established neighborhoods
• If you're moving from Pecan Valley, look into South Garland for the mid-century homes and family-oriented atmosphere

Pros and Cons of Moving from Arlington to Garland

ConsArlington, TX

• Higher traffic
• Fewer parks
• Smaller community events

ProsGarland, TX

• Less congestion
• More green spaces
• Larger cultural festivals

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Garland, TX

• Less sports emphasis
• Quieter nightlife
• Farther from sports venues

Arlington, TX

• Sports culture
• Vibrant nightlife
• Close to stadiums

Pros of moving from Arlington to Garland

• Say goodbye to higher traffic and hello to less congestion
• Look forward to moving away from fewer parks and moving to Garland with more green spaces
• Swap the smaller community events of Arlington for larger cultural festivals in Garland

Cons of moving from Arlington to Garland

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the sports culture in Arlington to live with less sports emphasis in Garland
• You'll lose out on the pro of vibrant nightlife and have to settle for the con of quieter nightlife
• Time to bid farewell to being close to stadiums and get used to being farther from sports venues in Garland

Arlington vs. Garland: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Arlington to Garland, you will be trading the iconic Texas BBQ brisket of Arlington for the equally delicious Phở of Garland. And while the locals in Arlington rave about their flavorful Chicken fried steak and sumptuous Tacos, Garland residents know they have tasty Banh mi and Tacos 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 phở of Garland. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Arlington eateries like Restaurant A, Restaurant B, and Restaurant C. After the boxes are unpacked in Garland, don't wait too long before making your way to Garland's acclaimed eateries like Restaurant X, Restaurant Y, and Restaurant Z.

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

Discover Garland Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Garland is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Arlington favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved The Tipsy Oak, Babe's Chicken Dinner House, and Hurtado Barbecue Co. in Arlington, we're sure you'll love Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, Babe's Chicken Dinner House, and Meshack's Bar-B-Que Shack in Garland. See our Garland restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Arlington hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Piccolo Mondo, head to Roma's Italian Bistro on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Arlington and Garland

• The Ranch-style architecture that Arlington is known for will be replaced with the Traditional architecture typical of Garland.
• Compared to Arlington's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to sports venues, Garland real estate listings often highlight features like family-friendly neighborhoods and access to parks.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Garland is more walkable than Arlington.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Garland is more bike-friendly than Arlington.
• Garland has more of an urban feel than Arlington.
• Garland housing costs are 4% less expensive than they are in Arlington, with a median home price of $306,926 compared to Arlington’s $320,330.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Garland have increased by 53% compared to a 53% increase in Arlington.
• Rent in Garland is 0.68% more expensive than in Arlington.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Garland, TX

1. 1 Firewheel: Newer master-planned area with abundant greenbelts and sidewalks, quick access to Rowlett Creek Preserve and Spring Creek Forest Preserve, and plenty of pet-friendly patios and apartments.
2. 2 Duck Creek: Centered on the Duck Creek greenbelt, it offers miles of shaded trails linking parks like Winters and Audubon for daily walks plus convenient nearby vets and pet supply stores.
3. 3 Oakridge: Quiet, tree-lined streets with creekside paths and pocket parks make daily walks easy, and its location near the Richardson border adds quick access to additional trails and an off-leash dog park.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Arlington to Garland. Garland gets 0% fewer sunshine days than Arlington.
• Garland has lower humidity and a similar average UV index compared to Arlington.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and hail in Arlington, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and hail in Garland.
• The average summer high temperature in Garland is 1 degree colder than in Arlington.
• The average winter lows are 1 degree colder than they are in Arlington.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Garland, as it receives 1 more inch of rain compared to Arlington.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Arlington and Garland

Political and Religious Climate in Arlington vs. Garland

• Arlington tends to lean moderately Conservative in its political climate
• Garland, on the other hand, is often described as moderately Liberal
• Garland's religious environment can be described as diverse, with a strong Protestant presence and growing non-religious and Muslim communities
• Arlington's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as a mix of Protestant and Catholic with a significant non-religious segment

Arlington vs. Garland Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 7% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Garland compared to your Arlington commute. That's 1040 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Garland to be better than it is in Arlington.
• Public transit is more readily available in Garland.