Salem's moving market runs from small independent crews to national chains, and the review record separates them clearly. We ranked Salem-area movers on real Google ratings and verified reviews, then read the recent ones to see who actually shows up on time and moves without breaking things starting with 2 Brothers Moving & Delivery at 4.9 stars.
The short answer: 2 Brothers Moving & Delivery is our top overall pick for movers in Salem, pairing a 4.9-star Google rating with 2,203 reviews. Cal's Moving & Storage and Jason and Jason's Relocations round out the top three. All rankings use real Google review data — updated July 30, 2026.
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| # | Company | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2 Brothers Moving & Delivery | ★ 4.9 | 2,203 | Fast and efficient |
| 02 | Cal's Moving & Storage | ★ 4.9 | 750 | Most professional |
| 03 | Jason and Jason's Relocations | ★ 4.7 | 461 | Most professional |
| 04 | All Around Movers, Inc | ★ 4.7 | 252 | Most professional |
| 05 | Salem Affordable Movers | ★ 4.7 | 173 | Most professional |
| 06 | Cross Town Movers / Bekins Van Lines - CORVALLISchain | ★ 4.8 | 111 | National chain option |
| 07 | Cross Town Movers / Bekins Van Lines - SALEMchain | ★ 4.8 | 94 | National chain option |
| 08 | Marion Mountain Movers | ★ 4.9 | 80 | Solid all-rounder |
2 Brothers Moving & Delivery holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 2,203 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews.
A small number of recent reviews report poor communication; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Cal's Moving & Storage holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 750 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Jason and Jason's Relocations holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 461 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
All Around Movers, Inc holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 252 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Salem Affordable Movers holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 173 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
A small number of recent reviews report poor communication; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Cross Town Movers / Bekins Van Lines - CORVALLIS is a national-chain option serving Salem, with a 4.8-star Google rating across 111 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews. Crew quality can vary between jobs, so confirm your crew and get a binding estimate.
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Cross Town Movers / Bekins Van Lines - SALEM is a national-chain option serving Salem, with a 4.8-star Google rating across 94 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite fast, efficient crews and professional, courteous crews. Crew quality can vary between jobs, so confirm your crew and get a binding estimate.
A small number of recent reviews report damage to items; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Marion Mountain Movers holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 80 reviews. Recent reviews are broadly positive.
A smaller review base than the market leaders, so ask for recent local references.
A local Salem move typically runs $120 $185/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $480 $1,110 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $960 $2,035 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Interstate moves out of Salem commonly land between $4,500 and $9,500 for a 3-bedroom home, depending on distance and season (labeled estimate).
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $400 – $1,200 | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| 2 bedroom | $800 – $2,000 | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,200 – $3,000 | $4,500 – $9,500 |
| 4+ bedroom | $1,800 – $4,500 | $6,500 – $13,000 |
Labeled planning estimates for the Pacific Northwest. Your price depends on home size, distance, access, and season — always get a binding written estimate before booking. Try the cost calculator.
Peak moving demand in Salem runs May through September, when calendars tighten and prices rise. Intrastate movers here answer to the Oregon DOT (ODOT), and any interstate move should be checked for USDOT authority on FMCSA SAFER.
Peak moving season runs May through September, when demand is highest and prices climb.
If you can, move midweek and mid-month, outside the summer peak — it's cheaper and easier to book a top crew. Whatever the date, reserve four to eight weeks ahead so you're not left with whoever's still available.
Local threads on r/SalemOregon tend to steer newcomers toward established independent crews and away from the cheapest last-minute options consistent with the review data below.
We pulled every moving company ranking in Google's local results for Salem, then scored them on real, public data: current Google star rating, total verified review count, and the themes in recent reviews — punctuality, careful handling, pricing transparency, and any damage or complaint patterns.
We read the newest reviews for each company rather than relying on the headline number, and we flag national chains separately because crew quality varies more across their locations.
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