Moving To Base
For military families on PCS orders

Got orders? Start with your base.

Free planning tools for your next duty station: BAH vs. rent, a move checklist timed to your report date, and honest guides to the towns and schools nearby. When you're ready, get quotes from a few vetted local businesses.

3 maxProviders per service. Never a flood of calls.
Only what you pickCheck movers, hear from movers
Timed to your moveContact when it's relevant
FreeNo cost to families, ever
Bases

Pick your next duty station

New base guides are added every month. Don't see yours yet? Get an email the day it launches.

How it works

Plan first. Get quotes when you're ready.

  1. Plan with free toolsCheck your BAH against real rents, compare towns and schools, and follow a checklist built around your report date. No sign-up.
  2. Tell us once what you needMovers, car shipping, a rental, appliances. Check only what applies, and add your move date and where you're coming from.
  3. Hear from up to 3 locals per serviceVetted businesses that serve military families reach out with quotes. Afterward, we check in to make sure they treated you right.
Coming soon

Get notified when your base goes live

We'll send one email when your base guide launches. That's it.

For local businesses

Serve military families near your base?

Movers, car shippers, property managers, dealers, and appliance shops: we send you families who asked for your service, with their move date, origin, and budget.

  • No more than 3 businesses get each request
  • Exclusive leads available
  • Your first 5 leads are free
  • Limited partner spots at each base

Questions

FAQ

Is MovingToBase free for families?

Yes, always. Local businesses pay to be connected with families who asked for their service.

Will I get a flood of calls?

No. Each service you check goes to no more than 3 providers, and only for the services you check.

Where do your BAH numbers come from?

From the Defense Travel Management Office's published rates for each military housing area. Each base page notes the year, and you should always confirm with the official DoD BAH calculator.

Are you affiliated with the military?

No. MovingToBase is an independent relocation guide, not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Department of Defense.