Best Moving Companies in Florida 2025

How much you pay for your move depends on whether you move yourself or hire movers, the move distance, how much you’re moving and any additional services (like packing or storage) you choose.

Local movers typically charge by the hour, with a team of two movers costing $80 to $100 per hour as of publishing. Long-distance movers typically charge a flat fee, which may range anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000. Packing and unpacking services will cost you more. Tipping movers is optional but customary (10% to 20% of the total cost).

Estimates for moving services from Jacksonville (32206)

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 ease the stress of a move and simplify the process — it just takes some planning.

1. Get an idea of the scope of the move

Think about how much time, energy and money the move will require. Evaluate your time frame, the number of items you need moved and your budget. Set aside extra funds for unexpected costs.

» SMART MOVE: How to make a moving budget

2. Declutter in advance

Reduce the weight and volume of your belongings to save on moving costs. Consider donating or selling items you no longer need. Your city or town may have local or national charities that offer donation pickup, including for larger furniture items.

3. Start packing early

Begin packing items from less frequently used areas or seasonal 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. Make sure your essentials are easily accessible

Pack a box or bag for each person in your household containing essentials for moving day and the following day. 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. Know how to contact your mover

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 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 Florida, we started with the 80 popular providers listed in our main moving guide. First, we narrowed it down to the ones available in Florida. 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.

Whether you’re attracted to the warm weather or low taxes, Florida offers a variety of safe, affordable cities. From popular Tampa suburbs to thriving Miami communities, these move-to destinations provide high median household incomes and booming economies.

We identified the best places to move to in Florida by evaluating the state’s 50 largest cities based on five essential criteria: affordability, economic strength, education and health care, quality of life, and safety. Read on to find out which Florida city you should move to in 2025.

Top 5 places to live in Florida

Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Its warm weather and lack of state income tax attract many movers. If you're planning a move to Florida, consider these top-rated cities.

1. Wesley Chapel, Florida

Wesley Chapel ranks No.1 on our list primarily through strong health care, education and safety scores. Having the highest number of health care practitioners per capita, the second-highest rate of insured residents and the third-highest high school graduation rate makes it the best city for health and education. This area also comes in second for safety, with only 0.82 violent crimes per 1,000 people each year. This is 68% lower than the Florida average.

Wesley Chapel’s economy is one of the strongest in Florida. The city has the highest five-year population growth rate in the state (49%) and the highest median household income on our list ($112,045). All of these factors have allowed Wesley Chapel’s economy to thrive, attracting more and more new residents over time.

2. North Port, Florida

North Port earned its ranking by being among the top 10 for safety, affordability and health and education. Despite having a median household income much lower than Wesley Chapel ($82,495), North Port residents still only spend a median of 21.4% of their income on housing. This makes it one of the most affordable cities on our list.

3. Coral Springs, Florida

With strong safety, economy and quality of life rankings, Coral Springs is the third-best city to move to in Florida. Nearly 66% of residents are less than a 10-minute walk from a park — more than any other city among the top five. Homes here saw an appreciation of 6.3% between 2022 and 2023, making properties in the area good investments for would-be Florida residents.

4. Riverview, Florida

High safety and affordability scores make Riverview the fourth-best city to move to in Florida. Rates of both property crime and violent crime are low, at 6.5 and 1.03 incidents per 1,000 people, respectively. The median homeowner spends only 22% of their $100,475 income on housing costs. Combined, these factors make Riverview a desirable Florida location.

5. Tamarac, Florida

Tamarac, a Fort Lauderdale suburb, ranks as the fifth-best place to move to in Florida in large part because of its top-ranked economy. Population growth of 11.8% between 2018 and 2023, combined with the highest home appreciation (9.4%) of the top five areas between 2022 and 2023, earned the city No. 1 in the category.

See how the rest of Florida compares

Explore our table below ranking some of the largest cities in Florida based on five key categories. Whether you prioritize safety, affordability or quality of life, each city offers a range of benefits, allowing you to find a location that aligns with your needs.

Best places to move in Florida methodology

To identify the best Florida cities to live in, the ConsumerAffairs Research Team evaluated the 50 most populous cities in the state across five weighted categories. We then calculated overall scores, which are out of a maximum of 100 points.

Note: Pine Hills, Poinciana and Town 'n' Country were omitted from the rankings due to missing crime data, resulting in a final list of 47 cities.

• Safety (30 points): This score is based on rates of violent crime (15 points) and property crime (15) per 1,000 residents. Data was sourced from NeighborhoodScout.
• Affordability (30 points): This category includes median household income in 2023 (5 points), median housing costs as a share of median income (10) and median rent for October 2024 (15). Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow.
• Economy (20 points): The economy score considers each city’s five-year population growth from 2018 to 2023 (5 points), poverty rate in 2023 (8) and home appreciation from 2022 to 2023 (7). Data sources include the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow.
• Health and education (10 points): This category includes the percentage of residents with health insurance in 2023 (2.5 points), the number of health care professionals per 1,000 people in 2022 (2.5) and the high school completion rate in 2023 (5). Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Quality of life (10 points): The quality of life score considers walkability (5 points) and the percentage of residents within a 10-minute walk of green space (5). Data was sourced from the City Health Dashboard, a database of health measures maintained by NYU Langone Health.