Short answer: a single-wide typically costs $3,000–$9,000 to move within 50 miles ($6,000–$17,000 for full-service relocation including utility work and site setup). A double-wide runs $5,000–$15,000+ for full-service relocation, since it has to be split into two pieces to transport.
This isn't a household move — it's structural transport
A full-service household move relocates your belongings. Moving a mobile home relocates the structure itself, which is a fundamentally different job: an oversize-load permit, often a pilot or escort vehicle depending on width and state rules, a specialized hauler rated for the home's weight and dimensions, and utility disconnection at the origin plus site preparation and reconnection at the destination.
Single-wide vs. double-wide
A single-wide moves as one unit, which keeps the job comparatively simpler. A double-wide (or triple-wide) was manufactured and delivered as separate sections joined together on-site — moving it means reversing that process: splitting the halves apart, transporting each on its own truck, then rejoining and resealing them at the new location. That extra step is the main reason double-wide relocations cost meaningfully more.
Permits and inspections
Every state and often every county has its own permit requirements for transporting a mobile home, typically running $100 to $2,000+, and some jurisdictions require inspections at both the pickup and destination sites. An experienced mobile home moving company usually handles this paperwork as part of the quoted price — worth confirming upfront rather than discovering it's on you.
What drives the price beyond size
- Distance — same as any move, but permit and escort requirements can compound this more than a standard household shipment.
- Age and condition — older homes sometimes need additional bracing or reinforcement to survive the move safely.
- Site prep at the destination — foundation, utility hookups, and skirting work are typically quoted separately from transport.