Moving from Massachusetts to Florida
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 22,000 people living in Florida had lived in Massachusetts a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Boston to Miami, about 1,485 miles, usually costs $3,100–$5,600. 239 licensed movers are based in Massachusetts.
Who makes this move
21,834
people moved from Massachusetts to Florida (±4,803)
10,580
moved the other way, from Florida to Massachusetts (±2,788)
- Florida drew about 12% of the roughly 182,000 people who left Massachusetts for another state.
- More people moved to Florida than the other way, by about 11,000.
- 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 Florida came from
- New York51,000
- Texas45,000
- California36,000
- Georgia34,000
- Pennsylvania34,000
- Virginia29,000
- North Carolina26,000
- Illinois24,000
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
Boston to Miami, about 1,485 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Miami | 1,485 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Boston to Tampa | 1,396 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Boston to Orlando | 1,317 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Worcester to Miami | 1,458 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Worcester to Tampa | 1,364 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Worcester to Orlando | 1,285 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Massachusetts
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Questions about moving from Massachusetts to Florida
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Florida?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Boston to Miami, about 1,485 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 Massachusetts to Florida?
About 22,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 21,834, with a margin of error of ±4,803. About 11,000 moved from Florida to Massachusetts the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Massachusetts to Florida?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,285 to 1,485 miles by road; Boston to Miami is about 1,485. 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 Florida?
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 Florida?
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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