<prompt> Human: Ill be making a move from nothern Detroit MI area to a northern Seattle WA area, all in all over 2,300 miles. Renting a truck is being estimated for 2,129 - 1,981 including insurance. Gas budget is around 500 for this. I dont have a lot of stuff to move. Im not taking a bed and the only real furniture Id be including is a dresser, a decent sized bookcase and some end tables. The rest is going to be boxes but Im not sure how many yet because the move isnt until late August and not everything is packed yet. I do have a cat, hes a 6y old male with no real health concerns so I think he could either drive with us or fly separate if he flies separate it would be 100-150 cost of a vet visit for a bill of health within 10 days cost of plane ticket.Someone mentioned that shipping all of my things and flying would be a cheaper option and I think it has merit, but I have no idea how to get an estimate or a quote for that. I would assume it would be a fright shipment but I dont know how much everything packed together is going to be in size. How can I figure out if this is a cheaper option? Is there anything more I can do to cut costs? insurance for the truck is 400 alone but I think that is necessary.Edit: I have a car but its a PoS that wouldnt make the move. Im selling it before I go for some extra cash  <response>: Sell everything and start fresh in the new city and buy new stuff when you get there. Its probably way cheaper especially if you buy used furniture on Craigslist. 