Midwest · 5.9 million residents · capital Madison

Moving Companies in Wisconsin

8 cities, 1,468 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Wisconsin to every other state.

8city hubs
1,468registered carriers
829interstate authority
$125/htypical two-mover rate

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Wisconsin has a population of about 5.9 million and 8 cities covered on this platform, led by Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay. Across those cities we track 1,468 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 829 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Wisconsin run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Midwest region; the state capital is Madison.

Movers by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee 604 movers · 360 interstate · pop. 562,407 Route
Madison 228 movers · 120 interstate · pop. 286,233 Route
Green Bay 111 movers · 52 interstate · pop. 106,675 Route
Appleton 81 movers · 36 interstate · pop. 75,000 Route
Eau Claire 123 movers · 83 interstate · pop. 71,000 Route
Oshkosh 114 movers · 56 interstate · pop. 66,000 Route
La Crosse 100 movers · 64 interstate · pop. 52,000 Route
Wausau 107 movers · 58 interstate · pop. 40,000 Route

Hover a city to highlight it; click a pin to open the hub. Map data © Google.

Typical moving costs in Wisconsin

Local moves within a Wisconsin metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$530	$650	$790
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$630	$770	$940
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,040	$1,260	$1,540
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,630	$1,990	$2,430
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,480	$3,020	$3,690

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Wisconsin
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,790	$2,190	$2,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,480	$5,470	$6,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,170	$8,750	$10,670
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,860	$12,030	$14,680

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Wisconsin?

Local movers in Wisconsin typically charge $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,040 to $1,540; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,480 to $6,670.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Milwaukee (604), Madison (228), Eau Claire (123), Oshkosh (114), Green Bay (111) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside Wisconsin 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.