Best Garland to Lubbock Movers

How Much Do Garland to Lubbock Movers Cost?

Moving 365 miles from Garland, TX to Lubbock, TX will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,000 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 Lubbock that already have a booked job heading from Lubbock to Garland. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Lubbock from Garland entirely empty. If you can find a Lubbock moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

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

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 91 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Garland and Lubbock areas.

From these 91 companies, we analyzed a total of 28,338 reviews dating all the way back to July 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 41 state and federal moving licenses from these 91 companies and 363 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~28,000 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 3,745 Garland to Lubbock 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 Einstein Moving Company).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Garland to Lubbock 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 (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 16,867 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.13/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 5,781 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.02/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 3,320 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.63/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 5,651 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.22/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 1,687 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.70/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 8,031 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.97/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 8,974 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.44/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 17,048 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.40/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 9,242 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.21/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 1,538 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.22/10 avg (Garland & Lubbock combined) from 7,785 reviews

From Garland to Lubbock: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Firewheel in Garland & Trails of Woodchase in Lubbock are both known for their: master-planned community with parks & trails
• Garland's Buckingham neighborhood & Lubbock's Canyon West both share: newer suburban development with affordable homes
• If you're moving from Canyon Creek, check out The Lakes at Paradise Hills in the Lubbock area for the: upscale community with waterfront lots
• Do you enjoy Springpark's established mid-century homes with mature trees? You're sure to love Tech Terrace
• Move from Lake Highlands East to Carver and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: urban feel with older homes near downtown amenities

Pros and Cons of Moving from Garland to Lubbock

ConsGarland, TX

• Higher humidity
• More traffic
• Fewer colleges
• Smaller city feel

ProsLubbock, TX

• Less humidity
• Lighter traffic
• Home to Texas Tech
• Larger city vibe

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Lubbock, TX

• Far from major cities
• Lesser dining diversity
• Fewer cultural events
• Fewer job opportunities

Garland, TX

• Close to Dallas
• Diverse dining options
• Richer cultural events
• More employment ops

Pros of moving from Garland to Lubbock

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to less humidity
• Look forward to moving away from more traffic and moving to Lubbock with lighter traffic
• Swap the fewer colleges of Garland for home to Texas Tech in Lubbock
• Get ready for a larger city vibe in Lubbock

Cons of moving from Garland to Lubbock

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from close to Dallas in Garland to live with far from major cities in Lubbock
• You'll lose out on the pro of diverse dining options and have to settle for the con of lesser dining diversity
• Time to bid farewell to richer cultural events and get used to fewer cultural events in Lubbock
• Swap more employment opportunities for fewer job opportunities

Garland vs. Lubbock: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Garland to Lubbock, you will be trading the iconic Texas BBQ of Garland for the equally delicious West Texas Beef Brisket of Lubbock. And while the locals in Garland rave about their flavorful Smoked Brisket and sumptuous Tacos, Lubbock residents know they have tasty Chicken Fried Steak and Street Corn 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 Quinoa Salad of Lubbock. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Garland eateries like Resident Taqueria, Babes Chicken Dinner House, and Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery. After the boxes are unpacked in Lubbock, don't wait too long before making your way to Lubbock's acclaimed eateries like Triple J's Chophouse and Brew Co., Capitol Pizza, and Café J.

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

Discover Lubbock Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Lubbock 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, Intrinsic Smokehouse Brewery and BBQ, and Pangea Restaurant and Bar in Garland, we're sure you'll love Cast Iron Grill, Evie Mae's Pit Barbecue, and The West Table Kitchen and Bar in Lubbock. See our Lubbock restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Garland hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Palette Indian Kitchen, head to The Indian Kitchen on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Garland and Lubbock

• The Traditional and Ranch architecture that Garland is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Modern architecture typical of Lubbock.
• Compared to Garland's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to parks, Lubbock real estate listings often highlight features like quiet neighborhoods and large garages.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away. Lubbock is less walkable than Garland.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike. Lubbock is less bike-friendly than Garland.
• Lubbock has less of an urban feel than Garland.
• Lubbock housing costs are 32% less expensive than they are in Garland, with a median home price of $208,057 compared to Garland’s $306,926.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Lubbock have increased by 36% compared to a 53% increase in Garland.
• Rent in Lubbock is 15.38% more affordable than in Garland.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Lubbock, TX

1. 1 Tech Terrace: Walkable, tree-lined blocks anchored by Tech Terrace and Wagner parks, plus a strong dog-walking culture and many pet-friendly rentals.
2. 2 Melonie Park: Shaded sidewalks and easy access to Melonie and Maxey parks with long walking loops make daily exercise with pets simple.
3. 3 Lakeridge: Larger yards, quiet streets, and nearby greenbelts and ponds provide ample space for leashed walks and outdoor time.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Garland to Lubbock. Lubbock gets 12% more sunshine days than Garland.
• Lubbock has lower humidity and a similar average UV index compared to Garland.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and floods in Garland, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and dust storms in Lubbock.
• The average summer high temperature in Lubbock is 3 degrees colder than in Garland.
• The average winter lows are 11 degrees colder than they are in Garland.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Lubbock. Lubbock receives 21 fewer inches of rain compared to Garland.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Garland and Lubbock

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Lubbock tend to earn about 11% less than in Garland
• The COLI in Lubbock is 2% lower than what you are used to living in Garland
• Hooray, there is still no state income tax in Lubbock, TX
• The affluence in Lubbock is moderate-low compared to moderate in Garland
• The poverty level is higher in Lubbock compared to moderate in Garland
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Garland and moderate in Lubbock