08/12/2026
At an average $77,000 per relocation, moving talent demands a stronger business case. But cost alone doesn't determine whether an assignment is worthwhile.
As skilled global mobility declines and critical talent becomes harder to find, employers may need to weigh relocation costs against the price of an unfilled role, delayed project or lost expertise.
The question isn't simply: What does it cost to move someone? It's: What value will the move create?
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Fragomen WorkRight Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
A $77,000 relocation is rarely the result of one unusually large expense. It is the accumulated cost of immigration support, tax advice, transportation, temporary housing, shipment of household goods, destination services, schooling assistance and assignment administration.