Moving across town and moving across the country have completely different cost structures. The calculator asks for distance, room count, and target move date, then prices out 36 line items across 7 distance tiers — from "across town" to "interstate truckload."
The booking timeline tells you when to book the movers (typically 6-8 weeks out for cross-country), when to reserve the elevator, when to schedule utilities. Week granularity, not "soon."
What you can do
- ✓36 line items including packing, transport, deposits
- ✓7 distance tiers (local → cross-country)
- ✓Week-granular booking timeline
- ✓Utility-transfer checklist
- ✓Tip and incidentals modeling
Frequently asked questions
Does this include the new home costs?+
No — use the Savings Goal Planner to save for a down payment, and the Home Affordability Calculator for ongoing monthly costs after purchase.
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