Why a ‘local’ move in Dallas can cover more ground than in most cities

Dallas-Fort Worth is the fastest-growing metro in the country by raw population, and its sprawl means a move classified as ‘local’ often covers 20-40 miles - well beyond what counts as local in denser cities - which adds real drive time to the bill even at Dallas's relatively low hourly rates.

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How this compares to nearby cities

Dallas runs in the middle of this city group - its per-hour rates are relatively low, but the metro's sprawl means ‘local’ moves often take longer than in more compact cities, bringing the total closer to Los Angeles than to Houston.