Moving from Ohio to Pennsylvania
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 12,000 people living in Pennsylvania had lived in Ohio a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Columbus to Philadelphia, about 489 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 171 licensed movers are based in Ohio.
Who makes this move
12,344
people moved from Ohio to Pennsylvania (±3,400)
11,009
moved the other way, from Pennsylvania to Ohio (±2,338)
- Pennsylvania drew about 7% of the roughly 177,000 people who left Ohio 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 Ohio went
Most common moves out of Ohio
Where people moving to Pennsylvania came from
- New Jersey38,000
- New York29,000
- Florida25,000
- Maryland18,000
- Ohio12,000
- California11,000
- Virginia8,600
- North Carolina7,800
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
Columbus to Philadelphia, about 489 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Philadelphia | 489 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Columbus to Pittsburgh | 191 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Cleveland to Philadelphia | 422 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Cleveland to Pittsburgh | 135 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Cincinnati to Philadelphia | 591 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Cincinnati to Pittsburgh | 303 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Ohio
See all 171Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Akron, OH · USDOT 3245139
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2019
Fairfield, OH · USDOT 4045944
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2023
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Questions about moving from Ohio to Pennsylvania
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Pennsylvania?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Columbus to Philadelphia, about 489 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Ohio to Pennsylvania?
About 12,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 12,344, with a margin of error of ±3,400. About 11,000 moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Ohio to Pennsylvania?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 135 to 591 miles by road; Columbus to Philadelphia is about 489. 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 Ohio to Pennsylvania?
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 Ohio to Pennsylvania?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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