Free calculator · figures checked Nov 10, 2026
Is it worth moving a mobile home? Move vs. buy new calculator
Moving is usually far cheaper than replacing. A full-service local move costs about $5,000 to $8,000 for a single-wide and $8,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide (HomeGuide). A new single-section home averaged $80,900 and a double-section $162,900 in June 2026 (U.S. Census Bureau), plus delivery and setup. So a new double-wide set up on site comes to about $166,900 to $172,900. Moving stops making sense when the home is too old or damaged to travel, or worth less than the move.
Estimates only, built from the published ranges cited below. They are not quotes. Mobile Home Movers Directory is an advertising directory and does not arrange, quote, price or schedule moves. Get two or three written quotes from movers.
Moving vs. buying new, side by side
| Single-wide | Double-wide | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-service move, local | $5,000 to $8,000 | $8,000 to $15,000 |
| New home, average price (June 2026) | $80,900 | $162,900 |
| New home delivered and set up | $82,900 to $85,900 | $166,900 to $172,900 |
When buying new can make more sense
- The home was built before the HUD code (June 15, 1976) or a mover won't certify it for the road.
- Repairs needed after the move (roof, floors, frame) plus the move cost more than the gap to a new home.
- You can sell the current home where it sits for a good price. Enter that figure above.
Before deciding, get two or three written moving quotes and check your state's permit and tax steps. Buying used to move? See buying a used mobile home.
Sources for these figures
- HomeGuide: How much does it cost to move a mobile home? (2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau via FRED: Average sales price of new manufactured homes by size, June 2026 (Manufactured Housing Survey)
- HomeGuide: How much does a mobile home cost? (2026, updated Dec 19, 2025)
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation: Relocation information
Checked Nov 10, 2026. Where a source gives "or more" at the top of a range, the calculator uses the stated top figure.
Common questions
Is it worth moving a mobile home?
On cost alone, usually yes if the home is in good shape: a full-service local move runs about $8,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide, while a new double-wide averaged $162,900 in June 2026 (Census) before $4,000 to $10,000 for delivery and setup. It may not be worth it if the home is old, damaged, or not allowed to move.
Can any mobile home be moved?
No. Movers check the frame, axles, roof and walls first, and some states restrict older homes. Florida bars moving homes built before June 15, 1976, and requires special permits for homes over 20 years old (Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation).
What does a new mobile home cost?
The Census Bureau's Manufactured Housing Survey put the average new single-section home at $80,900 and double-section at $162,900 in June 2026. Census averages are the price of the home only (no land, site work, delivery or setup).
What does a used mobile home cost?
HomeGuide puts used mobile homes at $10,000 to $100,000, depending on age and size. A used home still needs moving and setup unless it stays on its lot.