Retirement Move Costs in 2026
Every year, hundreds of thousands of seniors relocate for retirement. Popular destinations: Florida, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina — all no/low income tax and lower cost of living.
Move cost components: Movers ($2,000–$8,000 long-distance), temporary housing ($2,000–$6,000), travel ($500–$2,000), new housing deposits. Use this calculator to estimate your total.
Related: Try our Monthly Cost Calculator to get a baseline estimate for your state.
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✈️ Retirement Move Cost Calculator
FAQ
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming have no state income tax. Pennsylvania and Mississippi don't tax retirement income.
A 1–2 bedroom long-distance move costs $3,000–$8,000. Add $2,000–$5,000 for temporary housing. Total: $5,000–$13,000.