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How Much Does It Cost to Move From Indiana to New Jersey?

The cost to move from Indiana to New Jersey ranges from $1,295 to $8,845, with an average cost of $3,000. The average cost of a rental truck is $700 and moving containers is $1,600.

Indiana to New Jersey Moving Cost Breakdown

Moving costs on the Indiana to New Jersey route are driven by shipment weight, how easy the access is at both ends, packing, and the date you book, which is why two households moving the same distance can be quoted thousands apart. Across every home size, quotes here span $1,295 to $8,845, and a $7,550 range tells you very little about your own move. The averages below are the more useful number, because they reflect what a typical shipment on this route actually pays. Our moving cost calculator is the fastest way to turn that average into a figure for your household.

Move Option Average Cost
Full-Service Movers $3,000
Rental Trucks $700
Moving Containers $1,600

Recent Indiana to New Jersey Moving Quotes

These are actual quotes from the GoodMigrations partner network on the Indiana to New Jersey route, not modelled estimates. Each row is a real shipment with a real price.

From To Home Size Quoted Cost Carrier Move Date
West Baden Springs, IN Lindenwold, NJ Five bedrooms $9,687 Mayflower Transit May 2026
Mauckport, IN Palisades Park, NJ One small bedroom $3,614 Safeway Moving Jun 2026
Peru, IN Belmar, NJ Two bedrooms $4,402 United Van Lines Jun 2026
Alfordsville, IN Roxbury, NJ One large bedroom $5,134 Allied Van Lines Jun 2026
Winchester, IN Franklin, NJ One small bedroom $1,657 Units Moving and Portable Storage Jul 2026
Garrett, IN Clark, NJ Three bedrooms $6,076 American Van Lines Jul 2026
Merom, IN Jersey City, NJ Four bedrooms $5,116 Mayzlin Relocation Jul 2026
Millhousen, IN Englewood Cliffs, NJ Studio apartment $2,239 PODS Jul 2026

Quotes collected through the GoodMigrations partner network. Individual pricing depends on shipment weight, access, and date.

Best Moving Companies From Indiana to New Jersey

These Indiana moving companies hold interstate operating authority, which is required to move household goods from Indiana to New Jersey. Scores are the GoodMigrations mover score out of 5, calculated from the criteria in the methodology below.

  1. Leaders Moving & Storage Co.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.58 out of 5
    • In business since: 1994
    • Headquarters: 9900 Westpoint Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46256
    • USDOT number: 1237577, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 964 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit

    Melvin, Jaidyn and Tamarcos were excellent. They were incredibly professional and efficient. It was a pleasure to work with them. They moved an upright piano up two flights of stairs with care. Happy to recommend Leaders Moving!

    Verified customer review via Google
  2. Ray's Movers, Inc.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.56 out of 5
    • In business since: 1977
    • Headquarters: 6707 Broadway, Merrillville , IN, 46410
    • USDOT number: 513779, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 216 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    The movers were extremely professional, quick and courteous. Price was very reasonable considering my situation. Yes I would definitely use this company again. Great company, great people, very pleased....

    Verified customer review via Google
  3. Planes Moving & Storage Company

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.58 out of 5
    • In business since: 1921
    • Headquarters: 2635 Planes Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46219
    • USDOT number: 1458935, FMCSA status
    • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 958 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    They were so kind and understanding towards my mother in law too. I can't thank these guys enough for what they did. Anyone looking for hardworking, careful, trustworthy movers look no further.

    Verified customer review via Google
  4. Sherman Moving & Storage

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.52 out of 5
    • In business since: 1932
    • Headquarters: 990 National Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227
    • USDOT number: 719392, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 across 60 reviews
    • Services: Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    Brandon, James, Larry and Jonah absolutely crushed it! They were respectful of our home and ensured protection of furniture, walls and floors. The cost was highly competitive. Highly recommend them.

    Verified customer review via Google
  5. Ferree Movers, Inc.

    • GoodMigrations score: 4.42 out of 5
    • In business since: 1955
    • Headquarters: 550 Kennedy Ave, Schererville, IN, 46375
    • USDOT number: 674157, FMCSA status active
    • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 150 reviews
    • Services: Full service, Packing, Storage in transit, Piano, Antiques

    If you are looking for movers, please check this company out. They are quick, fast, and friendly. Reasonable cost and no extra fees. They were courteous and thorough. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. , LaTasha Hall, Google

    Verified customer review via Google

Moving From Indiana to New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

Measure IN NJ
Average Rent$844$1,368
Median Home Value$228,879$534,773
Average Income$67,173$97,126
Cost of Living Index91 (U.S. average = 100)114 (U.S. average = 100)
State Income Tax3.15%10.7%
Average Sales Tax7.0%6.6%

Living Conditions

Measure IN NJ
Population6,833,0379,290,841
Summer High85°F85°F
Winter Low19°F22°F
Annual Rain43 in48 in
Annual Snow22 in23 in
Crime Index19.7216.2

A comparable home costs about $305,894 more in New Jersey than in Indiana, so the move is a trade of housing cost for whatever is drawing you to New Jersey. Rent runs about $524 a month higher in New Jersey, or $6,288 a year. State income tax is 3.15% in Indiana and 10.7% in New Jersey, which changes take-home pay independently of what you earn.

State-level figures compiled by GoodMigrations from public data as of August 2026.

Indiana to New Jersey Moving FAQs

How Much Do Full-Service Movers Cost for a 2 Bedroom Home?

Full-service movers charge $2,309 to $5,161 to move a 2 bedroom home from Indiana to New Jersey, a 715-mile route. That covers loading, transport, and unloading, with packing and valuation coverage billed on top. Your final figure moves with shipment weight and the date you book.

How Much Does a Rental Truck Cost From Indiana to New Jersey?

A rental truck is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to New Jersey, averaging $700 for a 2 to 3 bedroom load against $3,000 for full-service movers. Budget fuel separately: at 10 miles per gallon, the 715-mile drive burns about 71 gallons, or roughly $210 at the $2.93 average pump price across Indiana and New Jersey. You also do all the loading and unloading yourself.

Can I Ship My Car With My Household Goods on This Route?

Your car ships on the Indiana to New Jersey route as separate freight rather than inside the moving truck. Most interstate movers either operate auto transport or broker it, and it is worth quoting separately because a dedicated carrier is often cheaper than the mover's add-on rate.

How Long Does an Indiana to New Jersey Move Take?

An Indiana to New Jersey move takes 1 to 6 days from pickup to delivery over 715 miles. That is a window rather than a date, because your shipment is usually consolidated with other households heading the same way.

Do I Need an FMCSA-Licensed Mover for an Indiana to New Jersey Move?

Yes. Any company moving household goods from Indiana to New Jersey crosses a state line, which makes it interstate commerce and requires FMCSA operating authority plus an active USDOT number. 86.4% of the Indiana movers GoodMigrations tracks hold that authority. Verify any carrier on the FMCSA company snapshot before you pay a deposit.

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