Best Moving Companies in Colorado 2025

The cost of moving depends largely on distance and how many belongings you have. Local movers typically charge by the hour, averaging $80 to $100 per hour for two movers. Long-distance movers often charge a flat fee, averaging $5,000 to $10,000, for moves over 1,000 miles.

Other products and services, like packing, storage and additional insurance, add to the cost. Factors like home size, location, extra stops, specialty items and time of year can also affect pricing. Tipping movers is customary (usually 10% to 20% of the total cost). To save money, consider decluttering, moving during an offseason and asking about discounts. You can also move yourself, but this may make an already stressful relocation more difficult.

Estimates for moving services from Denver (80202)

The figures below are based on current (as of publishing) industry estimates for a three-bedroom home with no additional services.

There are ways to simplify the process and make a move less stressful — it just takes some planning.

1. Think about how much time, energy and money the move will require

Evaluate your time frame, how much you need moved and your moving budget. Set aside extra funds for unexpected costs if you can.

2. Declutter

To save on costs, try reducing the weight and volume of your belongings. Consider donating or selling items you no longer need — your city or town may have local or national charities that offer donation pickup.

3. Get a head start on packing

Start packing seasonal or less frequently used items first. As you get closer to your move-out date, aim to pack one room per day and label boxes clearly.

» MORE: How to pack for a move

4. Have essentials ready

Pack a box or bag for each person in your household that has essentials for moving day and the day after. Include a change of clothes, toiletries and any necessary medications — you don’t want to be without these during the move, especially if you’re driving a long distance.

5. Have a plan for contacting your mover

Ensure you have a reliable contact for the moving company so you can communicate logistics, ask questions and track your move. Some companies offer tracking via an app; find out if yours has this ahead of time so you can download it and be ready for moving day.

» MORE DETAILS: Moving checklist

ConsumerAffairs carefully collects in-depth, verified reviews to tell each customer’s experience with a company. We believe customer experiences are a crucial indicator when evaluating companies, so these reviews are a significant factor when selecting our top picks.

To choose the top moving companies in Colorado, we started with the 80 popular providers listed in our main moving guide. First, we narrowed it down to the ones available in Colorado. We then weighted several key features to get our final rankings:

• Storage options: We looked at the availability of storage units and any free storage periods.
• Packing services: We considered the types of packing services offered, including whether a company offers packing services and whether it offers both full and partial packing.
• Deposit requirements: We prioritized companies that ask for 20% or less down versus those with higher deposit requirements.
• Discounts: We outlined how many discounts each company offers and what types (e.g., senior, military, student).
• App: We gave a company preference if it has an app with a useful service, like requesting a quote or tracking a move.

Colorado is one of the most popular states to move to. From 2022 to 2023, an estimated 211,370 people moved to the Centennial State from another state, the 12th highest number in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Colorado is home to places with strong economies, affordable housing and low crime.

From Denver to Montrose and everywhere in between, the ConsumerAffairs Research Team analyzed the 30 largest cities in Colorado across five categories — affordability, economic strength, safety, education and health care, and quality of life — to determine the best places to live in Colorado in 2025.

With nearly 300 days of annual sunshine, 28 ski resorts and four national parks, Colorado draws people with its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle. The state’s healthy economy also plays a role in attracting movers, with job opportunities available across the advanced manufacturing, energy, financial services, health and tourism industries. If you're planning a move to Colorado, here are the top cities to put on your list.

1. Louisville

Originally founded as a mining town in the late 1800s, Louisville now ranks as the best place to move to in Colorado. A combination of affordability, high-quality education and health care, and quality of life factors put this city on top. The middle-class, suburban town near Boulder offers a plethora of job opportunities, including in the biomedical and aerospace fields.

• Great affordability: Median housing costs in Louisville consume only 18% of the median income on average — the lowest rate among the 30 cities.
• High graduation rate: The high school graduation rate of 98.2% is the highest of any city.
• Parks and green spaces: 97% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park — the highest percentage on our list. According to the city, 26% of the town is dedicated to open space, parks and public spaces.

2. Centennial

Centennial earned the No. 2 spot on our list on the strength of its economy score, which is the highest of all 30 cities. The largest employers in the city, about 14 miles southeast of Denver, are Comcast, UnitedHealthcare and Arrow Electronics.

• The best economy: Centennial has the best economy ranking on our list, with very few residents below the poverty line (3.1%) and home value appreciation of 2.35% between 2023 and 2024.
• Access to health care: There are nearly 29 health care practitioners per 1,000 residents — one of the best ratios on our list.
• Affordable housing: Residents only spend a median of 19.6% of their household income on housing costs — the second-lowest percentage on our list.

3. Broomfield

Broomfield’s location — roughly equidistant from Boulder and Denver — is just part of its appeal. It ranks first on our list for education and health care. In a 2023 community survey, 91% of respondents said Broomfield was a good or excellent place to live.

• Accessible health care: With nearly 32 health care practitioners per 1,000 people, Broomfield ranks only behind Denver.
• Great safety: The city’s violent crime rate of 1.61 incidents per 1,000 residents is one of the lowest on our list.
• Decent affordability: Although the median rent in Broomfield is on the higher end ($2,094), median annual housing costs take up only 20.4% of the median income, which is near the bottom of our list and well below the recommended maximum of 30%.

4. Parker

From its humble beginnings in the 1860s, when gold seekers followed trails looking for fortunes in the area, Parker has grown into a city of over 60,000 people 25 miles from Denver. Today, it's home to over 27 miles of multiuse, concrete trails and 14 parks. Parker is first in quality of life ranking and has the second-highest economy score.

• The best quality of life: Parker has 115 trails per 10,000 people — the most of any city.
• Excellent economy: The unemployment rate in Parker is just 3%; no city has a lower rate. Parker also has the third-lowest percentage of people living below the poverty line (3.2%).
• Low violent crime: The city’s violent crime rate of two incidents per 1,000 residents contributes to a fourth-place finish in safety.

5. Littleton

Littleton rounds out the top five through a combination of its economy, education and health care, and quality of life. Littleton’s popularity began with the Pikes Peak gold rush of 1859 and has continued through the 21st century. It offers the lowest median rent among the top five cities and has the fourth-best park access of all cities.

• Great park access: Littleton earned its No. 2 quality of life ranking in large part because 94% of people live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
• Quality economy: The city has the fourth-highest economy score, including a low unemployment rate (3.8%) and decent home value appreciation (2.46%).
• Health care access: There are over 28 health care practitioners per 1,000 people  — the fifth most on our list.

The table below ranks the 30 largest cities in Colorado across five key categories: safety, affordability, economy, education and health care, and quality of life. No matter what you prioritize, these cities have something special to offer. Check out our chart below to discover which city best suits your needs.

To identify the best cities to move to in Colorado, the ConsumerAffairs Research Team evaluated the 30 most populous cities in the state across five weighted categories. In each category, the city that performed the best was given the highest possible score, with others getting relative scores. We added the category scores together to get an overall score, which is out of 100 points.

• Safety (30 points): This score is based on the violent crime (15 points) and property crime (15) rates per 1,000 residents. Data is from NeighborhoodScout.
• Affordability (30 points): This category includes median housing costs as a percentage of median household income (15 points) and median rent for December 2024 (15). Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow.
• Economy (20 points): The economy score considers each city’s poverty rate (8 points), unemployment rate (5) and home value appreciation rate from 2023 to 2024 (7). Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow.
• Education and health care (10 points): This category includes the number of health care professionals per 1,000 people (5 points) and the percentage of the population that has graduated high school (5). Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Quality of life (10 points): The quality of life score considers the percentage of residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park (5 points) and the number of trails per 10,000 people (5). Data is from The Trust for Public Land and AllTrails.

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