South · 3 million residents · capital Jackson

Moving Companies in Mississippi

4 cities, 344 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Mississippi to every other state.

4city hubs
344registered carriers
242interstate authority
$115/htypical two-mover rate

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Mississippi has a population of about 3 million and 4 cities covered on this platform, led by Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi. Across those cities we track 344 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 242 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Mississippi run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the South region; the state capital is Jackson.

Movers by city in Mississippi

Jackson 173 movers · 113 interstate · pop. 141,196 Route
Gulfport 66 movers · 51 interstate · pop. 72,000 Route
Biloxi 55 movers · 42 interstate · pop. 50,000 Route
Hattiesburg 50 movers · 36 interstate · pop. 48,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Mississippi

Local moves within a Mississippi metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$480	$590	$720
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$580	$700	$860
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$940	$1,150	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,480	$1,810	$2,200
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,250	$2,740	$3,350

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Mississippi
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,630	$1,980	$2,420
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,440	$2,980	$3,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,070	$4,960	$6,050
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,510	$7,940	$9,680
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,950	$10,910	$13,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Mississippi?

Local movers in Mississippi typically charge $115 to $195 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $940 to $1,400; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,070 to $6,050.

Which Mississippi cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Jackson (173), Gulfport (66), Biloxi (55), Hattiesburg (50) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Mississippi?

Moves that stay inside Mississippi are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.