Best Madison to St. Paul Movers

How Much Do Madison to St. Paul Movers Cost?

Moving 263 miles from Madison, WI to St. Paul, MN 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 St. Paul that already have a booked job heading from St. Paul to Madison. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to St. Paul from Madison entirely empty. If you can find a St. Paul moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Madison to St. Paul moving option

Hire local Madison 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 St. Paul movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Madison to St. Paul 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 Madison to St. Paul 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 Madison, WI to St. Paul, MN long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Madison to St. Paul moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 36 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Madison and St. Paul areas.

From these 36 companies, we analyzed a total of 8,512 reviews dating all the way back to May 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 32 state and federal moving licenses from these 36 companies and 190 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~8,000 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 2,690 Madison to St. Paul 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 The Go To Guys, LLC) vs older more established companies (like Gorilla Movers Of Wisconsin Inc.).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.67/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 5,126 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.38/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 1,668 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.00/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 1,061 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.79/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 1,954 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.59/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 736 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.85/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 2,287 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.09/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 2,945 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.44/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 5,139 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.50/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 2,889 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.40/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 535 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.11/10 avg (Madison & St. Paul combined) from 2,496 reviews

From Madison to St. Paul: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• State Street in Madison & Lowertown in St. Paul are both known for their central arts district with nightlife
• Madison's Willy Street neighborhood & St. Paul's Grand Avenue both share indie shops and local eateries
• If you're moving from Shorewood Hills, check out Summit Hill in the St. Paul area for the historic mansions in a quiet setting
• Do you enjoy Nakoma's tree-lined streets with upscale homes? You're sure to love Macalester-Groveland
• Move from Tenney-Lapham to Como Park and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: lakeside parks and walkable paths
• Westmorland & Highland Park are both known for their family-oriented atmosphere with green spaces
• Madison's East Washington Corridor neighborhood & St. Paul's West 7th neighborhood both have diverse dining along a walkable corridor
• If you're moving from Dudgeon-Monroe, look into Payne-Phalen for the emerging eateries amid bungalow homes

Pros and Cons of Moving from Madison to St. Paul

ConsMadison, WI

• Higher living expenses
• Colder winters
• Smaller city feel
• Less cultural diversity

ProsSt. Paul, MN

• More affordable housing
• Milder winters
• Larger metropolitan area
• More cultural diversity

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St. Paul, MN

• Fewer college events
• Less bike-friendly
• Fewer natural water bodies
• Emerging food scene

Madison, WI

• Vibrant college town
• Bike-friendly streets
• Access to lakes
• Strong local food scene

Pros of moving from Madison to St. Paul

• Say goodbye to higher living expenses and hello to more affordable housing
• Look forward to moving away from colder winters and moving to St. Paul with milder winters
• Swap the smaller city feel of Madison for a larger metropolitan area in St. Paul
• Get ready for more cultural diversity in St. Paul

Cons of moving from Madison to St. Paul

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a vibrant college town in Madison to live with fewer college events in St. Paul
• You'll lose out on the pro of bike-friendly streets and have to settle for the con of less bike-friendly options
• Time to bid farewell to access to lakes and get used to fewer natural water bodies in St. Paul
• Swap a strong local food scene for an emerging food scene

Madison vs. St. Paul: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Madison to St. Paul, you will be trading the iconic cheese curds of Madison for the equally delicious Jucy Lucy of St. Paul. And while the locals in Madison rave about their flavorful bratwurst and sumptuous food cart tacos, St. Paul residents know they have tasty walleye and Hmong sausage to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the tempeh Reuben they've grown to love, they can get ready for the vegan pho of St. Paul. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Madison eateries like L'Etoile, The Old Fashioned, and Graze Pub. After the boxes are unpacked in St. Paul, don't wait too long before making your way to St. Paul's acclaimed eateries like Cossetta's, The Salty Tart, and Mucci's Italian.

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

Discover St. Paul Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to St. Paul is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Madison favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved L'Etoile, Graze, and A Pig in a Fur Coat in Madison, we're sure you'll love The Lexington, Revival, and Bar Brigade in St. Paul. See our St. Paul restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Madison hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Sal's Tomato Pies, head to Punch Pizza on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Madison and St. Paul

• The Prairie and Craftsman architecture that Madison is known for will be replaced with the Victorian and Craftsman architecture typical of St. Paul.
• Compared to Madison's real estate listings that commonly reference green spaces and proximity to the university, St. Paul real estate listings often highlight features like historical neighborhoods and proximity to green spaces.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. St. Paul is more walkable than Madison.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike. St. Paul is less bike-friendly than Madison.
• St. Paul has more of an urban feel than Madison.
• St. Paul housing costs are 25% less expensive than they are in Madison, with a median home price of $284,228 compared to Madison’s $380,800.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in St. Paul have increased by 25% compared to a 44% increase in Madison.
• Rent in St. Paul is 4.46% more affordable than in Madison.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN

1. Lowertown : You’ll love access to numerous dog parks and pet-friendly pubs that welcome your furry friends.
2. Highland Park : Enjoy extensive green spaces and walking paths perfect for your daily dog walks.
3. West Seventh : This vibrant neighborhood offers pet-friendly patios and is close to parks and the Mississippi River trails for outdoor adventures.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Madison and St. Paul

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Madison to St. Paul. St. Paul gets 5% more sunshine days than Madison.
• St. Paul has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Madison.
• Say goodbye to the possible thunderstorms and tornadoes in Madison, but be on the lookout for potential thunderstorms, tornadoes, and snowstorms in St. Paul.
• The average summer high temperature in St. Paul is 1 degree warmer than in Madison.
• The average winter lows are 1 degree colder than they are in Madison.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in St. Paul. St. Paul receives 1 inch less rain compared to Madison.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Madison and St. Paul

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in St. Paul tend to earn about 2% less than they do in Madison
• The COLI in St. Paul is 15% higher than what you are used to living in Madison
• The state income tax in MN is 7.05 compared to 5.3 in WI
• The affluence in St. Paul is moderate compared to moderate affluence in Madison
• The poverty level is moderate in St. Paul compared to low in Madison
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Madison and moderate in St. Paul

Political and Religious Climate in Madison vs. St. Paul

• Madison tends to lean Liberal/Democratic in its political climate
• St. Paul, on the other hand, is often described as Liberal/Democratic
• St. Paul's religious environment can be described as diverse, with a significant Catholic presence alongside other faiths
• Madison's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as diverse, with prominent Christian and non-religious communities

Madison vs. St. Paul Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 9% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in St. Paul compared to your Madison commute. That's 1,040 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in St. Paul to be worse than it is in Madison.
• Public transit is more readily available in St. Paul.