Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
New boxes cost $2 to $4 each, free boxes cost only your time. The math is not always obvious.
Option: U-Haul or Home Depot new boxes
Option: Free boxes (Craigslist, liquor stores)
Verdict: Free Craigslist or grocery boxes for clothes and linens. U-Haul boxes for kitchen, electronics, and anything you actually want to arrive intact.