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The cost of moving a house starts at about $12 to $16 per square foot but can quickly rise if the home is heavier, bigger or has farther to go [sources: McLinden, Burstein ]. One house builder estimates that moving a large home more than just a few miles can run about $150,000 to $200,000 [source: Fetters ].In addition to the costs of the actual moving, these expenses should also be considered: 1  Cost of the new home, if you're not moving one that you already own.2  Buying the land where the home will be placed. 3  Building a new foundation for the home. 4  Permitting and inspection costs.n addition to the costs of the actual moving, these expenses should also be considered: 1  Cost of the new home, if you're not moving one that you already own. 2  Buying the land where the home will be placed. 3  Building a new foundation for the home.
All in all, the process of preparing the home for the move can cost up to $1,000 on average, and that's even before the actual move itself. Transporting the mobile home. Here are some of the details of how mobile homes are typically relocated: To transport your home, the movers will place it on a large flat-bed and tow it.