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New Home Moving Planner
A 36-page printable planner that walks you through your move week by week, then becomes the binder for your new home.
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Spreadsheet · Excel + Google Sheets
Moving Cost Calculator
Compare movers, a rental truck, and a moving container, then track every moving cost and every box in one spreadsheet.
$14.99
Buy now · $14.99- Works in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- 8 connected tabs with a dashboard and charts
- Blank calculator plus a filled example
- Dropdowns for categories, quote types, and box status
- Instant digital download
The problem
A move almost always costs more than the quote
The mover's price is only part of the bill. Fuel, nights on the road, meals, helpers, deposits, double rent, cleaning, and time off work add up fast. A rental truck can look cheaper until you count all of it. This calculator puts every way to move side by side with the costs people forget, so you can choose before you book.
Who it's for
- Anyone deciding between movers, a rental truck, or a moving container
- Families who want a moving budget they can actually track
- Buyers and renters paying for two homes during the move
- People who want a numbered list of every box and what is in it
What you'll be able to do
Know your moving numbers before you book
- Find the cheapest way to moveEnter the trip basics, and fuel, lodging, meals, and lost pay are calculated for each option.
- Compare quotes fairlyLog up to 10 quotes with binding type, deposit, coverage, dates, and USDOT number.
- Price the hidden costsDouble rent or mortgage, storage, hotel nights, pet boarding, deposits, and cleaning.
- Stay on budget18 categories, estimate vs. actual, with spending filled in from your expense log.
- Know where every box isTrack each box by room, contents, value, and status: packed, arrived, missing, or damaged.
What's included
Everything in your download
- Moving Cost Calculator (.xlsx) with 8 tabs: Start Here, Dashboard, Move Options, Quote Tracker, Overlap Costs, Move Budget, Expenses, and Box Inventory
- Filled example that shows a sample move in every tab
How it works
From first quote to last box
- Price your optionsOn Move Options, fill in the trip basics and the costs for movers, a truck, and a container.
- Log your quotes and hidden costsAdd each quote to the Quote Tracker and fill in the Overlap Costs that apply to you.
- Set your budget and track spendingSet a total budget, then add one line on the Expenses tab every time you spend money.
- Number your boxesList every box on Box Inventory and mark it Arrived as you unpack.
Delivery
How you get it
This is a digital download. After checkout you get your download link right away and by email. Open the spreadsheet in Excel, or upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. Nothing ships.
For personal use. See the license and refund policy. The calculator is a planning tool, not a moving quote or financial advice. It adds up the numbers you enter. Prices vary a lot by company, distance, and season, so always get written quotes.
Questions
Frequently asked
Does it tell me what my move will cost?
It adds up the numbers you enter. Start with estimates to compare your options, then replace them with written quotes.
Does it work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. It also works in Microsoft Excel. Other apps, like Apple Numbers, may not show the charts or dropdowns correctly.
What does binding mean on the Quote Tracker?
A binding quote means the price can't go up if the move matches the estimate. The tracker lets you mark each quote as binding, non-binding, or not to exceed.
I don't love spreadsheets. Is it hard to use?
You only type in the cream cells. Everything else calculates for you, and the filled example shows what goes where.
Can I plan on paper too?
Yes. The New Home Moving Planner is a 36-page printable, and the New Home Moving Planner Bundle includes both.
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout you get a download link on screen and by email.
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