<prompt> Human: Im in the middle of negotiating a new job. Currently live in Seattle own house 400000, no mortgage. I need to negotiate a relocation budget. It is not a senior position so Im not getting an all inclusive package. My last move was a DIY job with a uHaul. Id just like some advice. First anyone give me some ball park numbers on shipping small house contents and possibly car from Seattle to Boston. Im hoping to use the new company to pay for shipping, rent an apt maybe 6 months and some storage. If I have any money left over use that towards the cost of selling my house 6-8. Are there some other costs I need to consider? Is there an issue with what I can claim as deductable? Thanks for any help.  <response>: My employer paid 12,000 to relocate me from CA to VA. Thats for a 3000sf house with moving company, packing, loading, shipping, unloading but not unpacking. Delivery was 9 days after loading.Moving a car is about 1100-1200 not included in the above for open transport, minivan truck or large SUV will probably be a bit more. Do not use DAS to ship your car. There yelp reviews were excellent until the time I placed my order and since then have been 1 star throughout.Expecting them to pay for 6 month apartment if you are not in a senior management position is unrealistic. At best theyll pay for 30-60 days in a corporate housing.EDIT: In regards to moving your car. Consider selling it in Seattle and then buying a car in Boston. In addition to the 1100-1200 for the move youll be paying at least two weeks of car rental first in Seattle and then in Boston. Depending on the value of your car it might be cheaper and more convenient not to transport it. 