$10K is a move[0], or a huge chunk of a down payment on a reasonably priced home[1]. If you're a high paid tech worker who's been seeing a huge percentage of yo

$10K is a move[0], or a huge chunk of a down payment on a reasonably priced home[1]. If you're a high paid tech worker who's been seeing a huge percentage of your salary go to sky high rent, that extra $10K might be enough to do it. [0] I've moved cross states a few times into and out of 2bd apartments; for a self pack move you can easily expect to pay about $6-10k, depending on distance, housing arrangements, and truck configuration (single truck is cheaper than a transfer to a semi-truck). [1] Minimum down payment on a house is typically 3.5% with good credit. $10K is enough of a down payment for a ~$300k home, minus closing costs.