Raleigh-Durham (the Research Triangle) is one of the most-relocated-to mid-sized US metros, driven by tech and biotech hiring at RTP. Local moves are competitive thanks to a deep mover supply and easy suburban access.
Raleigh to Charlotte, Richmond, or Greensboro: $1,200 – $2,800. To NYC, DC, or Atlanta: $1,800 – $3,800. Cross-country: $4,500 – $8,500.
Peak runs May through September. Cheapest: November through February.
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Raleigh costs $750 – $1,500. 2-bedroom homes run $1,200 – $2,500, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,000 – $4,000. Final price depends on stair count, parking access, and how much you're moving — bids on Scan To Move are based on your actual measured inventory, so they're binding.
Peak runs May through September. Cheapest: November through February.
Yes. Every mover is verified for active state licensing, USDOT/MC credentials (for interstate moves), and active insurance before they're allowed to bid. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the actual moving company that will load your truck.
No. Because the AI scan produces an accurate measured inventory, bids on Scan To Move are binding. The price you accept is the price you pay (barring last-minute add-ons you request, like extra packing materials).
Most Raleigh customers receive their first bids within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan. Within a few hours you typically have 3–6 competing offers to choose from.