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The price of a move to Williston, North Dakota comes down to volume (how many rooms), distance, and add-ons like packing. The calculator does the math from your inputs; here's the lay of the land.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 – $1,500 | $2,300 – $2,750 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,100 – $3,700 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $5,775 – $6,925 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $8,300 – $9,950 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | ~731 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Chicago, IL | ~1,114 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ~1,540 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,679 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~1,757 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
What drives the price of a move to Williston:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
Williston is the epicenter of the Bakken oil boom, and its high-wage, transient workforce keeps the moving market unusually active. A 2-bedroom here typically runs $2,225–$2,675 local or $4,200–$5,025 long-distance, while a 1-bedroom lands at $1,675–$2,000 local. Way out in the northwest corner, Williston makes every interstate relocation a genuinely long haul, so the mileage side of a long-distance quote runs heavy.
Oil is what moves the numbers in Williston. Workers arriving for and rotating out of Bakken jobs create constant churn, so crews stay in demand and short-notice bookings are common. That transient flow can push local pricing up when availability tightens. The northwest location also means most people relocating in or out are covering big distances, and the region's brutal winters add weather risk on top of the mileage.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Williston runs about $4,200–$5,025, while a local move is closer to $2,225–$2,675. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
No — it's an informational estimate based on the details you provide. A licensed North Dakota mover we match you with confirms the final, binding price after reviewing your inventory.
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