A+ Moving And Storage
Fayetteville, NC · USDOT 2071611
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
Moving from North Carolina to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 8,900 people living in California had lived in North Carolina a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Charlotte to Los Angeles, about 2,496 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 226 licensed movers are based in North Carolina.
Who makes this move
8,873
people moved from North Carolina to California (±2,194)
18,428
moved the other way, from California to North Carolina (±4,002)
- California drew about 4% of the roughly 241,000 people who left North Carolina for another state.
- More people moved from California to North Carolina than this way, by about 9,600.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left North Carolina went
Most common moves out of North Carolina
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
Charlotte to Los Angeles, about 2,496 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,150–$3,700 | $2,650–$4,550 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,750–$4,700 | $3,400–$5,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,750–$6,450 | $4,650–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $4,700–$8,050 | $5,800–$9,950 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $5,500–$9,400 | $6,800–$11,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $6,300–$10,850 | $7,850–$13,450 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Los Angeles | 2,496 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Charlotte to San Francisco | 2,711 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Charlotte to San Diego | 2,451 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Raleigh to Los Angeles | 2,633 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Raleigh to San Francisco | 2,838 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Raleigh to San Diego | 2,591 | $4,250–$7,100 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in North Carolina
See all 226Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Absolute Moving And Storage Inc
Holly Ridge, NC · USDOT 1774499
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2008
Acme Movers & Storage Company Inc
Morehead City, NC · USDOT 90752
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedNorth Carolina to California crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from North Carolina to California
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Charlotte to Los Angeles, about 2,496 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,750 to $7,100. A studio runs about $2,150–$3,700 and a 4-bedroom about $5,500–$9,400. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from North Carolina to California?
About 8,900 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 8,873, with a margin of error of ±2,194. About 18,000 moved from California to North Carolina the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from North Carolina to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 2,451 to 2,838 miles by road; Charlotte to Los Angeles is about 2,496. 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 North Carolina to California?
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 North Carolina to California?
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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