Moving from Massachusetts to Connecticut
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 12,000 people living in Connecticut had lived in Massachusetts a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Boston to Hartford, about 110 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 239 licensed movers are based in Massachusetts.
Who makes this move
11,612
people moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut (±2,586)
9,936
moved the other way, from Connecticut to Massachusetts (±1,952)
- Connecticut drew about 6% of the roughly 182,000 people who left Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts went
Most common moves out of Massachusetts
- Florida22,000
- New Hampshire20,000
- New York18,000
- California16,000
- Connecticut12,000
- Rhode Island12,000
- Texas9,500
- Maine6,700
Where people moving to Connecticut came from
- New York25,000
- Massachusetts12,000
- Florida6,000
- New Jersey5,600
- California4,200
- New Hampshire3,300
- Georgia2,700
- North Carolina2,600
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
Boston to Hartford, about 110 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Hartford | 110 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Boston to Bridgeport | 161 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Worcester to Hartford | 68 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Worcester to Bridgeport | 122 | $2,000–$3,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities. Some of these moves are short: movers often price a short move by the hour, crew and truck rather than by weight and distance, so ask which way a quote is priced.
Licensed movers based in Massachusetts
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Questions about moving from Massachusetts to Connecticut
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Connecticut?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Boston to Hartford, about 110 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $3,900. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Connecticut?
About 12,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 11,612, with a margin of error of ±2,586. About 9,900 moved from Connecticut to Massachusetts the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Massachusetts to Connecticut?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 68 to 161 miles by road; Boston to Hartford is about 110. 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 Massachusetts to Connecticut?
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 Massachusetts to Connecticut?
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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