Moving Tracker Excel Google Sheets | DIY Vs Movers Cost Calculator (Digital Download)

Know whether to rent a truck or hire movers, and what your new city will really cost, before you commit. This moving tracker compares DIY against full-service movers down to the dollar, weighs the cost of living between cities, and keeps your whole move on a 27-task timeline. Built with 8 connected tabs and 105 live formulas. Works in Excel and Google Sheets, with instant download.

DIY vs Movers

Enter your distance and load, and the calculator totals each path: rental truck, fuel, supplies and your time on one side, full-service quote on the other. The cheaper option is clear at a glance, with the savings spelled out.

The decisions that actually matter

• Cost of Living Comparison — compare your current and target city across the categories that move your budget
• Apartment Hunt ROI — a five-year rent vs buy comparison for the new location
• 27-Task Timeline — every step from eight weeks before to four weeks after the move

What you get

• Excel file with 8 connected tabs and 105 live formulas
• Google Sheets compatible
• Quick Start Guide PDF
• CSV export for non-Excel users
• Free lifetime updates

Inside the system

• Start Here — move distance, dates and settings
• Dashboard — total budget and the DIY vs movers verdict
• Cost Calculator — the side-by-side moving comparison
• Cost of Living — city-to-city comparison
• Apartment Hunt ROI — rent vs buy over five years
• Move Timeline — the 27-task checklist
• Budget — deposits, supplies and one-time costs
• Notes — quotes and contacts

Who it is for

• Anyone relocating to a new city
• People deciding between DIY and hiring movers
• Renters weighing whether to buy after the move
• Anyone who wants the whole move on one timeline

Instant delivery

Files arrive immediately after purchase: the Excel file (.xlsx), a CSV export and a Quick Start Guide PDF. Works on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. No subscription, no login.

For personal planning only. Cost and city examples are illustrative and depend on the figures you enter. Designed and built by SpendFlow Studio.