How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?

National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a New Jersey-Pennsylvania-specific figure — use the [moving cost calculator](/moving-cost-calculator) for a number based on your actual move.

How many people move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania each year?

About 38,500 people made this move in 2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.

Do I need a new driver's license after moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?

New PA residents with an out-of-state non-commercial driver's license must obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency (30 days for CDL holders).

What's the income tax difference between New Jersey and Pennsylvania?

New Jersey: graduated rate up to 10.75% on income at or above $1 million, the 4th-highest top marginal rate in the U.S. NJ Division of Taxation; rate confirmed…. Pennsylvania: flat 3.07% state personal income tax on all residents (no brackets), plus local Earned Income Tax in most municipalities/school districts (e.g.….

Moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania: Costs, Distance & What to Know

Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05

A typical 3-bedroom move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania runs about $4,200-$6,720 nationally (use the calculator for a number based on your actual move). In the most recent Census-based year available (2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows), about 38,500 people made this exact move — from New Jersey to Pennsylvania.

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Who is making this move

Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the New Jersey and Pennsylvania moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.

New Jersey → Pennsylvania: 38,500
Pennsylvania → New Jersey: 25,900

Data year: 2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows

Side by side

	New Jersey	Pennsylvania
Population	9,548,215	13,059,432
Major metro	New York–Newark–Jersey City MSA	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington MSA
Income tax	graduated rate up to 10.75% on income at or above $1 million, the 4th-highest top marginal rate in the U.S. NJ Division of Taxation; rate confirmed…	flat 3.07% state personal income tax on all residents (no brackets), plus local Earned Income Tax in most municipalities/school districts (e.g.…

See the full New Jersey moving cost hub and Pennsylvania moving cost hub for each state’s complete migration, cost and relocation picture.

Typical moving costs

These are national moving-industry planning ranges scaled by home size, not New Jersey-to-Pennsylvania-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced New Jersey↔Pennsylvania city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.

National planning ranges by home size for local and long-distance moves
Home size	Local	Long-distance
Studio	$600-$1,050	$1,250-$2,000
1 Bedroom	$800-$1,400	$2,000-$3,200
2 Bedroom	$1,100-$1,925	$3,000-$4,800
3 Bedroom	$1,400-$2,450	$4,200-$6,720
4 Bedroom	$1,800-$3,150	$5,500-$8,800
5+ Bedroom	$2,200-$3,850	$7,000-$11,200

For a number tailored to your actual move, use the moving cost calculator.

New-resident deadlines

State	Topic	Requirement
New Jersey	Driver's license	New NJ residents must transfer to a New Jersey driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency (extendable to 120 days during declared public health emergencies).
New Jersey	Vehicle registration	Out-of-state vehicles must be registered with the NJ MVC within 60 days of establishing residency.
Pennsylvania	Driver's license	New PA residents with an out-of-state non-commercial driver's license must obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency (30 days for CDL holders).
Pennsylvania	Vehicle registration	New residents must apply for a Pennsylvania title and registration within 20 days of establishing residency in the state.

Live city-to-city routes

No published city-to-city route pages between New Jersey and Pennsylvania yet — they will appear here as they publish.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?: National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a New Jersey-Pennsylvania-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
How many people move from New Jersey to Pennsylvania each year?: About 38,500 people made this move in 2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
Do I need a new driver's license after moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?: New PA residents with an out-of-state non-commercial driver's license must obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency (30 days for CDL holders).
What's the income tax difference between New Jersey and Pennsylvania?: New Jersey: graduated rate up to 10.75% on income at or above $1 million, the 4th-highest top marginal rate in the U.S. NJ Division of Taxation; rate confirmed…. Pennsylvania: flat 3.07% state personal income tax on all residents (no brackets), plus local Earned Income Tax in most municipalities/school districts (e.g.….