{"pageProps":{"__SEED_NODE__":{"__typename":"New","uri":"/newsroom/the-cost-of-long-distance-relationships-driving-couples-to-move-in-together-earlier","id":"cG9zdDoyOTg2NQ==","databaseId":29865,"isContentNode":true,"slug":"the-cost-of-long-distance-relationships-driving-couples-to-move-in-together-earlier","contentType":{"__typename":"ContentNodeToContentTypeConnectionEdge","node":{"__typename":"ContentType","name":"news"}},"template":{"__typename":"DefaultTemplate","templateName":"Default"}},"__TEMPLATE_QUERY_DATA__":{"PostData":{"__typename":"New","title":"The Cost of Long-Distance Relationships Driving Couples to Move in Together Earlier","date":"2026-05-01T19:41:59","content":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-distance couples spend a combined average of nearly $7,000 ($6,888) on travel to see each other over their relationship, according to new data.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent online survey of 761 couples who plan to move in together in the next few years, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Mayflower, almost half of those polled (48%) were currently in long-distance relationships.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the data, while romance is naturally part of moving in together, the rising cost of travel is playing&nbsp;a major role&nbsp;in couples’ housing decisions.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the study,&nbsp;nearly three-quarters&nbsp;of long-distance respondents (74%) admitted that the cost of travel to see their partner influenced their choice to move in together — a&nbsp;pattern researchers&nbsp;are calling the Long-Distance Tipping Point.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These findings highlight the emotional,&nbsp;interpersonal&nbsp;and financial challenges of long-distance dating, as well as couples’ nuanced motivations for moving in together in the coming years in an increasingly challenging financial climate.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One respondent summed this up well by saying their greatest difficulties in a long-distance relationship have been “high travel costs, missing physical proximity and feeling disconnected from daily life.”</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the survey, the average long-distance dater also said that three months would pass between visits to see their partner, making connections and quality time challenging.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing that, it comes as no surprise that moving&nbsp;in together comes up quickly when dating, with the average couple reporting they brought this topic up 10 months into dating, regardless of how far they live from their partner.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking at moving motivations more broadly, there are a range of reasons couples are combining households in the coming years, with love and romance (68%) naturally topping the list.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other top motivators include wanting to try out living together before thinking about getting married (36%), lowering household costs and combining their cost of living (31%), the rising cost of travel (25%) and wanting to live in a locale that better matches their shared interests (23%).</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some who plan&nbsp;to move in with their&nbsp;partner soon&nbsp;aren’t&nbsp;sure where&nbsp;they’ll&nbsp;live yet; among those who know, most (60%) diplomatically talked about the pros and cons of each party moving and made the decision that way.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And an adventurous 6%&nbsp;actually flipped&nbsp;a&nbsp;coin to decide who’d move&nbsp;where.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Our research shows that for many couples, the decision to move in together isn’t just about romance; it is also a practical response to the rising cost and strain of maintaining a long-distance relationship,” said Eily Cummings, vice president of communications at Mayflower. “When couples are spending thousands just to stay connected, combining households becomes both an emotional milestone and a smart financial step forward. At Mayflower,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;seeing more couples take that next step sooner, and&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;looking for a partner they can trust to guide them through every stage of the move.”</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey looked to uncover how couples planning to move in together soon are making this major transition logistically.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to results, many will have friends and family pitch in and help (42%) and some (23%) will pack everything&nbsp;themselves but&nbsp;hire movers to load and unload.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly a&nbsp;fifth (19%) plan to fully outsource the job to a full-service moving company, with long-distance couples (22%) naturally being most likely to&nbsp;go&nbsp;this route.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One in three survey takers (32%) admitted that&nbsp;they’ve&nbsp;experienced a “moving mental breakdown” in the past because the process was so overwhelming. Out of all generations, Gen Z (39%)&nbsp;was&nbsp;the most likely to report previously experiencing this.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But despite anxiety being a commonly reported emotion around moving (31%), the results showed that people see the positives more than the negatives: 85% say moving excites them, with 63% saying it gives them hope.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Our survey makes it clear that moving is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for couples taking a big step together,” Cummings said.&nbsp;“That’s&nbsp;why many are turning to full-service movers to reduce stress and stay focused on what matters most: starting their life together. As one of America’s most trusted movers,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;committed to supporting customers every step of the way, bringing experience,&nbsp;care&nbsp;and reliability to one of life’s biggest moments.”</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Long-Distance Couples Key Stats</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Long-distance couples spend a combined average&nbsp;of nearly $7,000 ($6,888)&nbsp;on traveling to see each other throughout their relationship.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Long-distance daters said that three months would pass, on average, between visits to see their partner, making&nbsp;connections&nbsp;and quality time challenging.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Three-quarters (74%) admitted that the ever-increasing cost of travel to see their partner influenced their choice to move in with their significant other in the next few years</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Reasons Couples are Moving in Together</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. To test out how living together feels, before we think about/plan to get married (36%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. To lower household costs, and combine our cost of living (31%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Traveling to see each other has become so expensive (25%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. To live in a city that better matches our shared interests (23%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. To be close to family (either mine or theirs) (20%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. To save to buy a home (19%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. To save money for a wedding (14%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Relocation for a new job (either mine or theirs) (10%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. To pay down debt (either mine or theirs) faster (9%)</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research&nbsp;Methodology</h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talker Research surveyed 761 Americans in a relationship who are planning to move in with their partner in the next 5 years who have access to the internet; the survey&nbsp;was commissioned by Mayflower and administered&nbsp;and conducted online by Talker Research between Feb 18 and March 9, 2026. A link to the questionnaire can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https://talkerresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TR-Mayflower-WillYouGoToTheDistance-Questions-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here</a>.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">To view the complete&nbsp;methodology&nbsp;as part of AAPOR’s Transparency Initiative, please visit the Talker Research&nbsp;<a href=\"https://talkerresearch.com/methodology/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Process and Methodology page</a>. Full research findings are published at:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://mayflower.com/research/long-distance-couples-moving-in-together-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mayflower.com/research/long-distance-couples-moving-in-together-2026</a></p>\n","author":{"__typename":"NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge","node":{"__typename":"User","avatar":null,"description":null,"email":null,"firstName":"Joel","lastName":"Alvarez","name":"Joel 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At Mayflower,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;seeing more couples take that next step sooner, and&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;looking for a partner they can trust to guide them through every stage of the move.”</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey looked to uncover how couples planning to move in together soon are making this major transition logistically.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to results, many will have friends and family pitch in and help (42%) and some (23%) will pack everything&nbsp;themselves but&nbsp;hire movers to load and unload.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly a&nbsp;fifth (19%) plan to fully outsource the job to a full-service moving company, with long-distance couples (22%) naturally being most likely to&nbsp;go&nbsp;this route.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One in three survey takers (32%) admitted that&nbsp;they’ve&nbsp;experienced a “moving mental breakdown” in the past because the process was so overwhelming. Out of all generations, Gen Z (39%)&nbsp;was&nbsp;the most likely to report previously experiencing this.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But despite anxiety being a commonly reported emotion around moving (31%), the results showed that people see the positives more than the negatives: 85% say moving excites them, with 63% saying it gives them hope.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Our survey makes it clear that moving is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for couples taking a big step together,” Cummings said.&nbsp;“That’s&nbsp;why many are turning to full-service movers to reduce stress and stay focused on what matters most: starting their life together. As one of America’s most trusted movers,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;committed to supporting customers every step of the way, bringing experience,&nbsp;care&nbsp;and reliability to one of life’s biggest moments.”</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Long-Distance Couples Key Stats</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Long-distance couples spend a combined average&nbsp;of nearly $7,000 ($6,888)&nbsp;on traveling to see each other throughout their relationship.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Long-distance daters said that three months would pass, on average, between visits to see their partner, making&nbsp;connections&nbsp;and quality time challenging.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Three-quarters (74%) admitted that the ever-increasing cost of travel to see their partner influenced their choice to move in with their significant other in the next few years</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Reasons Couples are Moving in Together</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. To test out how living together feels, before we think about/plan to get married (36%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. To lower household costs, and combine our cost of living (31%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Traveling to see each other has become so expensive (25%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. To live in a city that better matches our shared interests (23%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. To be close to family (either mine or theirs) (20%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. To save to buy a home (19%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. To save money for a wedding (14%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Relocation for a new job (either mine or theirs) (10%)</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. To pay down debt (either mine or theirs) faster (9%)</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research&nbsp;Methodology</h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talker Research surveyed 761 Americans in a relationship who are planning to move in with their partner in the next 5 years who have access to the internet; the survey&nbsp;was commissioned by Mayflower and administered&nbsp;and conducted online by Talker Research between Feb 18 and March 9, 2026. 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