In this video, I break down exactly how I moved long-distance to Los Angeles from Atlanta—coast to coast—and how much it realistically cost me. This wasn’t a “just throw stuff in a car and go” type of move. I had to plan for four big pieces: moving my stuff, shipping my car, finding housing/roommates, and getting myself to LA, all while staying as budget-friendly as possible. For my stuff, I used U-Haul U-Box containers because it was one of the cheapest options I could find compared to full-service movers (which were closer to ~$2,000+). I talk about my concerns (wood vs. metal boxes, security, and whether one box is enough for a bedroom), and how I handled shifting with the included moving blankets. For my car, I shipped it with American Auto Shipping using an open trailer—cheaper, and honestly the risk felt slim. Then I share how I found roommates through an IG story (pure shot in the dark that worked out), why roommates made sense financially in California, and how I flew in with two checked bags to start the move-in process. Final total: $2,984.99—and I’m content with it because I kept costs low without overcomplicating things.