Moving your home from Rhode Island
Gorilla Haulers moves households from Rhode Island to homes in other states, with furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
An estimated 56% of housing units in Rhode Island are detached houses. For a house move, include the garage, basement, patio and spare rooms when counting furniture and boxes. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.
Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes
Moving out of Rhode Island
Our pickup coverage includes Providence, Warwick, and Cranston. Moving from another community? Give us the actual ZIP code so we can review pickup availability. Delivery is available nationwide, with arrangements confirmed for your destination.
Account for more than one pickup point
A nearby storage locker is still a separate stop. Provide its access hours and the items inside, especially if the residential pickup includes furniture upstairs. Review the order of stops with the team instead of assuming a second location can be added after the crew begins loading.
Tools for your Rhode Island move
Review estimate factors, measure your inventory, and prepare parking and building paperwork.
Moving prices from Rhode Island
Example prices by shipment size for each route, including the 13% fuel surcharge. Your written estimate is based on the cubic feet of your actual inventory.
| Moving route | Small shipment up to 600 cu. ft. approx. 2,000–3,500 lb | Medium shipment 601–1,200 cu. ft. approx. 3,500–7,000 lb | Large shipment 1,201+ cu. ft. approx. 7,000+ lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island to Florida | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Rhode Island to Florida |
| Rhode Island to Texas | $1,672–$3,560Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $3,565–$6,780Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $6,786Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Rhode Island to Texas |
| Rhode Island to California | $1,865–$4,407Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $4,414–$8,475Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $8,482Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Rhode Island to California |
| Rhode Island to North Carolina | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Rhode Island to North Carolina |
Examples, not a quote. They assume one pickup and one delivery. Packing, storage after the free period, and some access situations can add to the total. See what's included and what costs extra.
Your moving estimate, protection and payment
A move entirely within Rhode Island and a move to another state can have different estimate, licensing and protection requirements.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection.
Rhode Island: rules for a move entirely within Rhode Island
DPUC authority and approved rates
Rhode Island DPUC regulates household-goods carriage between points within the state and approves household-goods tariff rates. The state MC number is a different credential from federal interstate authority.
Estimate and shipment protection
DPUC advises customers to obtain an estimate and check the mover’s paperwork and insurance. Ask for the complete inventory, tariff charges and loss/damage terms. If the inventory grows, request a revised written description and cost before additional work rather than relying on an oral promise.
Sources reviewed October 6, 2026. State licensing guidance describes the applicable requirements; local-service availability is confirmed separately with your pickup and delivery ZIP codes.
Where people moved from Rhode Island
Census Bureau 2024 estimates of people who moved from Rhode Island to the destinations in our route guides.
| New residence | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,205 | ±1,011 |
| Texas | 1,061 | ±886 |
| California | 1,458 | ±1,002 |
| North Carolina | 1,227 | ±906 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.
Local housing at a glance
Rhode Island
The ACS estimates 485,932 housing units here, including 270,814 detached houses and 44,096 units in buildings with at least 20 units. Of 441,570 occupied homes, 160,568 are renter-occupied.
- Detached houses
- 56% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 4% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 9% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 36% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
