Moving from Utah to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 8,600 people living in California had lived in Utah a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, about 684 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 35 licensed movers are based in Utah.
Who makes this move
8,564
people moved from Utah to California (±2,267)
13,734
moved the other way, from California to Utah (±3,517)
- California drew about 10% of the roughly 86,000 people who left Utah for another state.
- More people moved from California to Utah than this way, by about 5,200.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Utah went
Most common moves out of Utah
- Texas8,700
- California8,600
- Arizona7,400
- Florida5,700
- Idaho5,400
- Colorado5,400
- Washington4,300
- Oregon3,700
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
Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, about 684 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City to Los Angeles | 684 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Salt Lake City to San Francisco | 707 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Salt Lake City to San Diego | 740 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Utah
See all 35Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
West Valley City, UT · USDOT 985473
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2001
Ogden, UT · USDOT 2196060
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2011
Salt Lake City, UT · USDOT 938664
6 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2001
Sandy, UT · USDOT 2920944
19 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2016
Before you book
Questions about moving from Utah to California
How much does it cost to move from Utah to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, about 684 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Utah to California?
About 8,600 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 8,564, with a margin of error of ±2,267. About 14,000 moved from California to Utah the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Utah to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 684 to 740 miles by road; Salt Lake City to Los Angeles is about 684. 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 Utah 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 Utah to California?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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