Moving from Massachusetts to New York
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 18,000 people living in New York had lived in Massachusetts a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Boston to New York, about 225 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 239 licensed movers are based in Massachusetts.
Who makes this move
17,862
people moved from Massachusetts to New York (±2,974)
18,697
moved the other way, from New York to Massachusetts (±3,077)
- New York drew about 10% 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 New York came from
- New Jersey36,000
- California31,000
- Florida28,000
- Pennsylvania23,000
- Massachusetts18,000
- Texas16,000
- Connecticut15,000
- Virginia10,000
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 New York, about 225 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 New York | 225 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Boston to Buffalo | 471 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Boston to Rochester | 397 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Worcester to New York | 185 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Worcester to Buffalo | 428 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Worcester to Rochester | 356 | $2,200–$4,200 |
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 New York
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to New York?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Boston to New York, about 225 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,200. 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 New York?
About 18,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 17,862, with a margin of error of ±2,974. About 19,000 moved from New York to Massachusetts the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Massachusetts to New York?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 185 to 471 miles by road; Boston to New York is about 225. 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 New York?
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 New York?
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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