Moving from Arizona to Washington
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 8,600 people living in Washington had lived in Arizona a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Phoenix to Seattle, about 1,315 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600. 81 licensed movers are based in Arizona.
Who makes this move
8,638
people moved from Arizona to Washington (±2,604)
17,601
moved the other way, from Washington to Arizona (±3,256)
- Washington drew about 5% of the roughly 179,000 people who left Arizona for another state.
- More people moved from Washington to Arizona than this way, by about 9,000.
- 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 Washington came from
- California44,000
- Oregon32,000
- Texas16,000
- Colorado10,000
- Arizona8,600
- Florida8,400
- Idaho7,900
- New York7,200
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 Seattle, about 1,315 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,800–$3,200 | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,250–$4,100 | $2,800–$5,050 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,100–$5,600 | $3,850–$6,950 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,850–$7,000 | $4,800–$8,650 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $4,500–$8,150 | $5,600–$10,150 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $5,200–$9,450 | $6,450–$11,700 |
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 Seattle | 1,315 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Phoenix to Spokane | 1,204 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Tucson to Seattle | 1,438 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Tucson to Spokane | 1,321 | $3,100–$5,600 |
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 Washington
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Washington?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Phoenix to Seattle, about 1,315 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,100 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,800–$3,200 and a 4-bedroom about $4,500–$8,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Arizona to Washington?
About 8,600 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 8,638, with a margin of error of ±2,604. About 18,000 moved from Washington to Arizona the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Arizona to Washington?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,204 to 1,438 miles by road; Phoenix to Seattle is about 1,315. 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 Washington?
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 Washington?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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