Moving & Relocation Budget Calculator

Pre-Move & Moving Services

Exploratory Visit(s) to New Location

Selling Costs / Lease Break Fees (Old Home)

Decluttering & Disposal (Junk Removal, Donations)

Professional Movers Estimate

OR DIY Moving Truck Rental

Moving Supplies (Boxes, Tape, Bubble Wrap, etc.)

Special Item Shipping (Car, Piano, Art, etc.)

Short-term Storage Unit Rental

Moving Insurance (if separate from movers)

Transportation (Fuel for own/rental vehicle, Flights, Train, Bus)

Accommodation (En route, if multi-day travel)

Food & Incidentals (En route)

Security Deposit (if renting)

First Month's Rent (if renting)

Utility Setup/Connection Fees (Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Cable)

Initial Cleaning or Minor Repairs at New Home

Changing Locks / New Keys

Essential New Furniture/Appliances (if needed immediately)

Initial Groceries & Household Supplies for New Home

Vehicle Re-registration / New Driver's License (if applicable)

Mail Forwarding Service

Childcare / Pet Care (during move days)

Temporary Living Expenses (if new home not immediately ready, e.g. hotel)

Contingency Fund

Contingency Percentage (e.g., 10-20%)

Contingency Fixed Amount