Moving from Maryland to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 8,900 people living in California had lived in Maryland a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Los Angeles, about 2,732 miles, usually costs $4,250–$7,100. 213 licensed movers are based in Maryland.
Who makes this move
8,901
people moved from Maryland to California (±2,151)
11,078
moved the other way, from California to Maryland (±3,398)
- California drew about 6% of the roughly 159,000 people who left Maryland 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 Maryland went
Most common moves out of Maryland
- Virginia25,000
- Pennsylvania18,000
- Florida16,000
- Texas9,400
- California8,900
- North Carolina8,900
- New York8,400
- Delaware7,000
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
Baltimore to Los Angeles, about 2,732 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,450–$4,050 | $3,000–$5,050 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $3,100–$5,200 | $3,850–$6,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $4,250–$7,100 | $5,250–$8,800 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $5,300–$8,850 | $6,550–$11,000 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $6,200–$10,350 | $7,700–$12,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $7,150–$11,950 | $8,850–$14,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Los Angeles | 2,732 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Baltimore to San Francisco | 2,893 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Baltimore to San Diego | 2,704 | $4,250–$7,100 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Maryland
See all 213Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Hyattsville, MD · USDOT 3482542
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
Millersville, MD · USDOT 3473227
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2020
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Questions about moving from Maryland to California
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Los Angeles, about 2,732 miles, usually costs $4,250–$7,100 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $4,250 to $7,100. A studio runs about $2,450–$4,050 and a 4-bedroom about $6,200–$10,350. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Maryland to California?
About 8,900 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 8,901, with a margin of error of ±2,151. About 11,000 moved from California to Maryland the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Maryland to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 2,704 to 2,893 miles by road; Baltimore to Los Angeles is about 2,732. 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 Maryland to California?
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 Maryland to California?
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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