iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%57+31.1Reliability 24%35+8.5Value 14%57+8.1Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty16−8.4Experts Score= 44Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.44SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#126 of 129 packing servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 2%
4.6★★★★★105 Google reviews · 10 photos
88%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
35%reviews answered by the owner
$1.1ktypical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, efficient loading, and clear communication throughout the moving process. Many reviewers note that the staff handles items with care and provides fair pricing that often meets or undercuts initial estimates. However, several low-star reviews highlight issues with damaged or improperly packed belongings, hidden fees, and unresponsive management, including instances where scheduled moves were canceled last minute without adequate follow-up.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 105 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 105 Google reviews (93 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 35% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 5, 2026.
Service: Packing Service serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Score profile vs other packing services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: craft & service.
Affordable MovingPacking Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Affordable Moving: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Affordable Moving: 35/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.D
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Affordable Moving: 16/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.F
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Affordable Moving: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Affordable Moving: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Affordable Moving: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
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Star ratings
105 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars9288%
4 stars11%
3 stars33%
2 stars33%
1 star66%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 93 written reviews
95%praise
Praise24895%
Complaints145%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
80%fair
Great price120%
Reasonable360%
Overpriced120%
Not sure00%
$1.1k+21% vs typical packing services
Middle half of what 4 customers paid ($554–$1.7k) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response6324%
Staff & attitude5923%
Price & value5220%
Would recommend4216%
Quality & results3011%
Communication83%
Honesty & trust83%
What customers talk about
We read 93 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We had a great experience with this company they were friendly, timely and cautious of our home.”
“I left a message telling them to cancel the move and they never called back to confirm.”
“Their professionalism, kindness, and commitment to making our move as smooth and stress-free as possible exceeded my expectations.”
“They booked me then the day of called and said sorry we can't move you now very sad and unprofessional”
“Affordable Movers was an absolute blessing during our cross-state move.”
“The company itself though has a lot of hidden fees that I was not made aware of.”
“I’ve used them on my last two moves and will use them again in the future if needed.”
“The first time I used Dakota Moving, and I would recommend them over this company.”
“They were very detail oriented and made sure everything was right, while both loading and unloading.”
“…with their very valuable and personal belongings, a LOT of items were damaged, not packed accordingly, and frankly, not organized in the slightest.…”
“They relieved so much of my stress through excellent communication from the very beginning.”
“I would highly recommend Affordable Moving to anyone looking for reliable, friendly, and efficient movers.”
People customers mention
Nate5 reviews
Josh4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Affordable Moving for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DylanLocal Guide · 61 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Guys showed up right on time. They were very detail oriented and made sure everything was right, while both loading and unloading. Would highly recommend!
Austin6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Had a great experience with Affordable Moving. I hired them to help me move an Island from my garage to another house's basement. They showed up early and stayed positive through what turned out to be a very heavy, difficult move. The team was great and the price was very affordable. I would highly recommend them.
Paid $200–400Oversized-item moving
Kathy4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★
Very slow and inefficient!! They did not use a dolly, even though there was a big one here available for them to use. They carried many things one at a time. And it was NOT affordable. Because of their slowness, our bill was extremely high. I’m giving them two starts because they eventually got the job done, and they were nice guys.
Affordable Movers was an absolute blessing during our cross-state move. They relieved so much of my stress through excellent communication from the very beginning. They met with me beforehand to walk through everything and assured me that nothing would be a problem, which gave me so much peace of mind.
They treated all of our belongings with great care and didn’t leave until every item was exactly where I wanted it. Their professionalism, kindness, and commitment to making our move as smooth and stress-free as possible exceeded my expectations.
Dylan DykstraLocal Guide · 61 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dylan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Guys showed up right on time. They were very detail oriented and made sure everything was right, while both loading and unloading. Would highly recommend!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $600–800
Services: Local moving, Oversized-item moving, In-state moving
breanna valencia5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews breanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Affordable Moving was great to work with. Their staff was very careful and courteous with our things. They are efficient as well. I’ve used them on my last two moves and will use them again in the future if needed.
Services: Local moving
Austin6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Austin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had a great experience with Affordable Moving. I hired them to help me move an Island from my garage to another house's basement. They showed up early and stayed positive through what turned out to be a very heavy, difficult move. The team was great and the price was very affordable. I would highly recommend them.
Price: $200–400
Services: Oversized-item moving
Jeff McQuistanLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Face it, moving isn't easy, especially for a couple of new senior citizens leaving a place where they've lived for 24 years to a new city in a new state. From the first phone inquiry to the final item coming off the truck, this move was a positive experience. Friendly and efficient service, together with clear directions for us, and timely answers to all our questions really allowed the process to move smoothly. Due to our schedule, loading and hauling happened the day before we closed, with secure overnight storage provided. After we closed on our sale in the morning and drove four hours to close on our purchase on the next day, we were greeted by the same friendly faces to unload. Our beds were assembled, and all furniture was placed in their designated rooms, through doorways and corners that would have been impossible for us to do on our own. Thank you, Affordable Moving and Packing! Job well done! Highly recommend!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $2,000+
Services: Furniture disassembly, Furniture assembly, Service not listed
Kathy Stensgaard4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very slow and inefficient!! They did not use a dolly, even though there was a big one here available for them to use. They carried many things one at a time. And it was NOT affordable. Because of their slowness, our bill was extremely high. I’m giving them two starts because they eventually got the job done, and they were nice guys.
Price assessment: Overpriced
Price: $1,400–1,600
Services: Local moving
Megan Johnson2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the BEST experience with them! First time using movers and they made everything go so smoothly. They were prompt, courteous (so, so kind!) and very efficient! I would 10/10 recommend them to all of my family and friends!!
Aaron Knudson5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Affordable Moving helped us with our move into Harrisburg, SD, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Their communication was excellent from start to finish, and they were very flexible in working around our schedule. The team was hardworking, professional, and built a great rapport with us throughout the process. They asked questions to make sure everything went exactly where we wanted it and were more than willing to help in any way they could. I would highly recommend Affordable Moving to anyone looking for reliable, friendly, and efficient movers.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Ashley LawrenceLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a wonderful experience with this moving company. They were on time and very fast and efficient with my move. Nothing was broken everything in perfect condition. I highly recommend this company if you want a truly affordable moving company.
