Before moving day
Deposits, inspections, packing supplies, decluttering, storage, cleaning and time away from work.
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Moving Budget Calculator
A moving company quote is not your full moving budget. Add the obvious costs and the easy-to-miss ones, then include your own contingency so you can see a more realistic working total before moving day.
Make the number more useful
Check what sits behind your moving total before you finalize it.
Walk through the move from preparation to the first week in your new home. The smaller costs often arrive at different times, which makes them easier to overlook when you only focus on the moving company quote.
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On moving day
Moving services, truck rental, fuel, parking, travel, food, childcare and pet care.
After the move
Utility setup, locks, small repairs, essential furniture and replacing everyday items.
Common questions
Moving budget calculator FAQs
What should I include in a moving budget?
Include movers or truck rental, packing materials, cleaning, storage, deposits and fees, travel, new-home setup costs and a contingency for uncertain expenses.
What moving costs are easy to forget?
Commonly missed costs include packing materials, cleaning, storage, travel, parking, childcare, pet care, utility setup and replacing small household items.
Is this moving budget calculator a moving company quote?
No. It is an early planning estimate using your own figures. Ask relevant providers for current written quotes before committing to a budget.
Should I include a contingency amount?
A contingency can help with uncertain or last-minute costs. Choose an amount that suits your move rather than relying on a standard percentage.