Whether it’s to your bestie, a friend, a neighbor, or a relative, saying goodbye to someone who is moving to a different state is never fun. But these gifts for someone moving out of state are a great way to help you ease the pain. Plus these moving out of state gift ideas are also a beautiful way to show them how much you care.
From unique state-related gifts to heartfelt personalized gifts, you will find all sorts of gift ideas for moving out of state!
Oh, and if you need more inspiration, check out these housewarming gift ideas too.
Or if you want to find something specific to their new home state, head over to the USA gift section, where you can find complete gift guides for different US states!
Are you short on time? Check out the editor’s top three gifts by budget.
- Large budget: Dual time zone clock (#11)
- Mid budget: Have flowers delivered to their new home (#18)
- Small budget: Engraved spoon (#29)
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Move away gifts for large budgets
#1 Heart-shaped map of different locations
This heart-shaped map is one of my favorite personalized gifts. You can pick up to six different locations, so if you’re looking for gifts for friends moving out of state, you can add everyone’s hometown to the heart and you will still be connected! Or add the receiver’s old state and the new one, so they will always remember their home.
And don’t worry, you also have the option to customize the message at the bottom, so it can work for any type of receiver.
Oh and brace yourself, because more awesome map-inspired gifts are to follow!
#2 State clock
Every homeowner needs a clock. And that makes it a great gift for someone moving away! Especially if you buy a clock that’s related to their old or new state, such as this cool design!
Though check out Etsy to find more state-inspired clocks, or check out these 25 travel-themed wall clocks.
And if you are looking for a clock for your bestie, your lover, or your child who is moving out of state, then check out #11.
#3 City skyline bookends
These city skyline bookends are one of my favorite gifts for someone moving out of state if they’re either moving to or out of one of the major US cities. Check out Uncommon Goods to find skyline bookends for the following cities.
- Washington DC
- San Francisco
- New York City
- Seattle
- Chicago
#4 Long-distance lamps
These lamps are probably one of the coolest home accessory gifts for friends moving out of state!
They come in a pair, one for you and one for your bestie. And whenever one of you touches the lamp at home, the other lamp will light up too! It’s a beautiful way to let someone know you’re thinking about them. Plus it’s pretty awesome to know that every time your lamp lights up, someone you love is thinking about you.
#5 Wine cork maps
If you are looking for more unique map-related gift ideas for moving out of state, then a map with holes for wine corks is perfect!
And don’t worry if the recipient isn’t much of a wine drinker, they are also available with beer cap holes for the beer lovers among us!
#6 Jigsaw puzzle
If you are looking for gifts for someone moving out of state who loves jigsaw puzzles, look no further!
I’ve got two cool options for you.
The first one is a jigsaw puzzle related to their old or new state, so they can lay their puzzle and remember their favorite state.
The second puzzle is a heartfelt puzzle where you can pick any location in the world and have its map turned into a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that make up a heart and “I love you” (check out the photo above if my description isn’t clear).
#7 Personalized letter blanket
Did you know that people tend to keep personalized gifts longer?
Yep, check out this post about gift industry facts to learn about that.
So if you want people to keep your gift longer (preferably forever) then this blanket with a personalized letter from you is the best gift for someone moving away!
As a matter of fact, I’m actually writing this article as I’m wrapped up in a letter blanket my parents gave me when I moved away and I loved it!
#8 State’s National Parks poster
Are you looking for gift ideas for moving out of state for someone who loves nature? Then this scratch map with all the national parks to explore in their new state is an awesome gift idea!
#9 A box of 52 letter
I think this is one of the sweetest gifts for someone moving out of state. And the cool thing is, you can gift this box in two ways.
You can either write all letters in advance and give them to the person who is moving away, so they can read a letter every week. Or you can give a brand-new box to them, so they can use it to stay in touch with all the lovely people (including you) they’re leaving behind when they’re moving states.
#10 Long-distance touch bracelets
Do you need gifts for friends moving out of state? Especially friends that are very dear to you? Then the touch bracelets by Bond-Touch are a beautiful solution!
They come in a pair for you and your bestie. You both need to download The Bond App, and each time you think of the other, and go to the app, the other person’s wristband will buzz to let them know you’re thinking about them.
Now, isn’t that one of the most beautiful gifts for someone moving out of state?
#11 Dual time-zone clock
This is probably one of the best moving out of state gift ideas for someone who is moving to a different time zone. With this clock, your bestie (or whoever is moving out of state) will always know what time it is at your place, so they’ll know when to hit you up and when you’re probably still asleep.
#12 Home state food basket
Food baskets from their home state are one of the best gifts for someone moving out of state. Because food is the best remedy for homesickness. And they will probably miss their home state (and you), so your gift will be highly appreciated!
I selected an example from Texas, but you can find food baskets for about any state on Etsy, or you can put one together yourself.
#13 State flower paint kit
The watercolor painting kit is one of the best gifts for friends moving out of state who love to paint.
And the cool thing is that it’s not just any painting, but it’s a painting of their home state’s (or new-home state’s) national flower.
#14 Personalized long-distance state map wall art
This is one of the best gifts for friends moving out of state, or basically for anyone you love dearly.
You can combine any two states, pick the right location for the hearts, and of course, personalize the names. It’s a beautiful goodbye gift and something that will cheer up their new home.
For a 3D design, check out Uncommon Goods, and for the example in the photo head over to Amazon.
#15 Necklace with home state coordinates
The best gifts for someone moving out of state are gifts that will help them remember their roots, even when they’re living in a different state. And one cool way to do that is by gifting a necklace with the coordinates of their old home. Or you could do the coordinates of your home if you and the recipient are really close.
Move away gifts for mid budgets
#16 Two state map necklaces
This necklace with the map of two states is a beautiful gift for someone moving out of state. By wearing both states around their neck they will never forget where they came from, and never forget that awesome person who gave it to them ;).
#17 State-shaped wall hook
Now, this is one the most unique gift ideas for moving out of state; a wall hook that’s shaped like their old or new state. So whenever they come home and hang their coats, they’re reminded of their home state.
#18 Have flowers delivered to their new home
What’s a warmer welcome gift for someone moving out of state, than a flower bouquet delivered to their new home on the day they move in?
That’s right, nothing!
FTD delivers across the US and offers the most beautiful and diverse bouquets.
#19 Photo album
A picture says more than a thousand words.
So instead of telling them how much you’re going to miss them, show it by putting together a photo album of all the amazing moments you shared together.
You can either find an album related to their home state on Amazon (such as the one from Alaska) or make a digital photo album on Shutterfly.
Oh and if putting together a photo album sounds like too much effort, check out #22 for more photo-inspired move-away gifts.
#20 Home state pillow
This pillow is one of the cutest moving out of state gift ideas for families. You can add either their previous or new state and of course, you can personalize the family name.
#21 Long-distance friendship candle
Do you need gifts for friends moving out of state? Then this super cute candle with your friend’s new state and yours connected by heart is perfect!
Though if prefer a funny gift for someone moving out of state, then the second candle is even better. It says
“Our friendship is like this candle; If you forget me, I’ll burn your house down”.
A funny reminder for them to not forget you ;).
#22 Picture frame for best friends
Did you like the idea of photo gifts for friends moving out of state, but not the amount of work that goes into putting together an album?
Then this picture frame with “Side by side or miles apart, friends are always close at heart” is perfect!
#23 Sweet token
Sometimes you don’t need a physical gift for someone moving away, you just want to give them something to let them know you love them. So if that’s what you’re after, then this sweet token with an engraved heart is perfect!
#24 Cookbooks
Do you need gifts for someone moving out of state who loves to cook?
Then a cookbook is a great gift idea.
And it’s even better if you gift a cookbook of their old or new state, such as this Alabama one. The old state is great so they can prepare something from home when they feel homesick. But a cookbook from their new state is a great way for them to get familiarized with their new home!
#25 State map
Another really cool map-inspired gift idea for moving out of state is this string map. You can order it for either their old state, so they’ll always remember their home, or for their new state so they’ll feel right at home.
You can customize the wood color, the location of the heart, and the engraving on the wood.
#26 Forget me not plant grow kit
A forget me not is probably one of the most classic gifts for someone moving out of state, but with this DIY kit you can add another fun twist because they can actually grow it themselves. It’s also probably a more practical gift because they can plant it once they’re all settled in. Whereas a full-grown plant needs to be taken care of and they might not have time for that when they’re moving states.
#27 Experience gift at their new state
There is no better way to get to know a new state than by actually experiencing it!
And you can gift someone who is moving out of state one of those cool experiences. For example by buying a gift card for a restaurant or coffee shop near their new home. Or perhaps you can buy a ticket to a museum, a sports match, or a national park. Just find something the recipient loves and then find a cool option near their new home, so they can settle right in!
Check out these 30 experience gifts if you need more inspiration, or simply type in their new state in Viator and see which tours come up.
Move away gifts for small budgets
#28 Cutting board
Are you looking for more cool gift ideas for moving out of state for someone who loves to cook? Then a cutting board with a map of their home state or the new state they moved to, is an awesome gift idea!
#29 Heartfelt engraved spoon
Personally, I think this is one of the cutest small gifts for someone moving out of state. You may not be physically together to drink coffee, but at least this spoon will feel like you are. Especially if they promise to send you a photo every time they use your gift ;).
#30 Planter with a map of their home state
Basically any home accessory that has their home state on it makes a great gift for someone moving away. And this planter with a map of their home state is no exception to that. You can chose from nine different colors for the map, and you can chose from a round or hexagon-shaped planter.
#31 Mug
Do you need gift ideas for moving out of state to go with the engraved spoon?
Then this mug with “love knows no distance” and your state and the recipient’s new state is a great gift idea. Whenever they’re drinking coffee or tea they will be surrounded by items from you!
#32 Wine bag
A bottle of wine is always a good gift and a safe choice (assuming the recipients drink wine, of course). But sometimes you just want a bit of a personal touch to your gift. And for that, this super sweet wine bag is perfect.
#33 Friendship wine glass
Do you need gifts for friends moving out of state who love wine?
Then this heartfelt wine glass saying “Side by side or miles apart friends will always be connected by the heart” is perfect!
And if you want to make it even better, pair it with the wine bag!
#34 Keychain
Keychains make great small gifts for someone moving out of state, especially if you buy a cute keychain such as this one with “I love you more than the miles between us”. That way, they will always know they’re loved, even when they live far away.
#35 Friendship bracelet
Do you need cute friendship gift ideas for moving out of state? Then this bracelet is a great way to let them know how much you care and how much you’re going to miss them.
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Final note on moving out of state gift ideas
Alright, these were the 35 best moving out of state gift ideas! If you need some more inspiration, check out the editor’s top three by budget.
- Large budget: Dual time zonde clock (#11)
- Mid budget: Have flowers delivered to their new home (#18)
- Small budget: Engraved spoon (#29)
