Moving from Idaho to Washington
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 7,900 people living in Washington had lived in Idaho a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Boise to Seattle, about 477 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 30 licensed movers are based in Idaho.
Who makes this move
7,927
people moved from Idaho to Washington (±1,960)
17,837
moved the other way, from Washington to Idaho (±3,554)
- Washington drew about 13% of the roughly 60,000 people who left Idaho for another state.
- More people moved from Washington to Idaho than this way, by about 9,900.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Idaho went
Most common moves out of Idaho
- Utah8,400
- Washington7,900
- California6,500
- Arizona5,100
- Oregon4,400
- Texas3,400
- Colorado2,300
- Nevada2,200
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
Boise to Seattle, about 477 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boise to Seattle | 477 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Boise to Spokane | 337 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Idaho
See all 30Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Garden City, ID · USDOT 1297089
11 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2004
Coeur D Alene, ID · USDOT 4119728
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2023
Post Falls, ID · USDOT 1009960
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2002
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Questions about moving from Idaho to Washington
How much does it cost to move from Idaho to Washington?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Boise to Seattle, about 477 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Idaho to Washington?
About 7,900 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 7,927, with a margin of error of ±1,960. About 18,000 moved from Washington to Idaho the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Idaho to Washington?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 337 to 477 miles by road; Boise to Seattle is about 477. 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 Idaho 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 Idaho to Washington?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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