Moving from New York to New Jersey
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 57,000 people living in New Jersey had lived in New York a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from New York to Newark, about 10 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 340 licensed movers are based in New York.
Who makes this move
56,799
people moved from New York to New Jersey (±8,244)
36,002
moved the other way, from New Jersey to New York (±5,753)
- New Jersey drew about 14% of the roughly 415,000 people who left New York for another state.
- More people moved to New Jersey than the other way, by about 21,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left New York went
Most common moves out of New York
- New Jersey57,000
- Florida51,000
- Pennsylvania29,000
- Texas28,000
- Connecticut25,000
- California25,000
- Massachusetts19,000
- South Carolina18,000
Where people moving to New Jersey came from
- New York57,000
- Pennsylvania26,000
- Florida12,000
- California8,000
- North Carolina5,000
- Massachusetts4,000
- Delaware3,300
- Virginia3,300
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
New York to Newark, about 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Newark | 10 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| New York to Jersey City | 5 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Buffalo to Newark | 336 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Buffalo to Jersey City | 341 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Rochester to Newark | 287 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Rochester to Jersey City | 292 | $2,200–$4,200 |
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 York
See all 340Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Mountainville, NY · USDOT 2454309
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2013
Putnam Valley, NY · USDOT 4281389
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2024
Before you book
Questions about moving from New York to New Jersey
How much does it cost to move from New York to New Jersey?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from New York to Newark, about 10 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 New York to New Jersey?
About 57,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 56,799, with a margin of error of ±8,244. About 36,000 moved from New Jersey to New York the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from New York to New Jersey?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 5 to 341 miles by road; New York to Newark is about 10. 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 York to New Jersey?
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 York to New Jersey?
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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