Moving from New Hampshire to Massachusetts
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 11,000 people living in Massachusetts had lived in New Hampshire a year earlier. No other state drew more people from New Hampshire. A 2-bedroom move from Manchester to Boston, about 57 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 58 licensed movers are based in New Hampshire.
Who makes this move
11,286
people moved from New Hampshire to Massachusetts (±2,887)
20,310
moved the other way, from Massachusetts to New Hampshire (±3,696)
- Massachusetts drew about 29% of the roughly 39,000 people who left New Hampshire for another state.
- More people moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire than this way, by about 9,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left New Hampshire went
Most common moves out of New Hampshire
- Massachusetts11,000
- Maine4,400
- New York3,700
- Connecticut3,300
- Vermont1,800
- Florida1,700
- Pennsylvania1,500
- South Carolina1,500
Where people moving to Massachusetts came from
- New York19,000
- Rhode Island15,000
- California14,000
- New Hampshire11,000
- Florida11,000
- Connecticut9,900
- Maine6,700
- New Jersey6,500
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
Manchester to Boston, about 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester to Boston | 57 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Manchester to Worcester | 63 | $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 New Hampshire
See all 58Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Moultonboro, NH · USDOT 3998461
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2022
Manchester, NH · USDOT 1016693
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2002
Atkinson, NH · USDOT 3898261
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2022
North Hampton, NH · USDOT 3152985
10 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
Before you book
Questions about moving from New Hampshire to Massachusetts
How much does it cost to move from New Hampshire to Massachusetts?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Manchester to Boston, about 57 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 New Hampshire to Massachusetts?
About 11,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 11,286, with a margin of error of ±2,887. About 20,000 moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from New Hampshire to Massachusetts?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 57 to 63 miles by road; Manchester to Boston is about 57. 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 New Hampshire to Massachusetts?
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 New Hampshire to Massachusetts?
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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