Moving from Arizona to Colorado
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 9,800 people living in Colorado had lived in Arizona a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Phoenix to Denver, about 691 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 81 licensed movers are based in Arizona.
Who makes this move
9,762
people moved from Arizona to Colorado (±2,707)
10,284
moved the other way, from Colorado to Arizona (±2,531)
- Colorado drew about 5% of the roughly 179,000 people who left Arizona for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Arizona went
Most common moves out of Arizona
- California28,000
- Texas14,000
- Colorado9,800
- Utah9,600
- Florida9,300
- Washington8,600
- Oregon7,200
- Illinois6,100
Where people moving to Colorado came from
- Texas28,000
- California20,000
- Florida13,000
- Arizona9,800
- Virginia8,000
- Washington6,200
- New Mexico5,600
- North Carolina5,500
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Phoenix to Denver, about 691 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Denver | 691 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Phoenix to Colorado Springs | 648 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Tucson to Denver | 729 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Tucson to Colorado Springs | 676 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Arizona
See all 81Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Tucson, AZ · USDOT 2591333
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2015
Mesa, AZ · USDOT 3214828
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
Scottsdale, AZ · USDOT 4430823
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2025
Before you book
Questions about moving from Arizona to Colorado
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Colorado?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Phoenix to Denver, about 691 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Arizona to Colorado?
About 9,800 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 9,762, with a margin of error of ±2,707. About 10,000 moved from Colorado to Arizona the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Arizona to Colorado?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 648 to 729 miles by road; Phoenix to Denver is about 691. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Arizona to Colorado?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Arizona to Colorado?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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