Sometimes, but less often than people expect. Prices vary from facility to facility more than by distance. A unit 2 miles away can be cheaper than one 12 miles out, so compare nearby options first.
Prices do swing by region. 2026 state averages range from $55.83 a month in Oklahoma to $133.08 in Hawaii. Within one metro, rates also tend to run higher near dense, high-rent neighborhoods.
But driving costs add up. Here is how fast the extra miles stack up:
| Extra distance each way | Round trips a month | Extra miles a month |
|---|---|---|
| 5 miles | 2 | 20 |
| 10 miles | 4 | 80 |
Price those miles at whatever gas and wear cost you, then add your time. For a unit you visit weekly, the cheaper rate across town often does not cover it.
Go farther when you will rarely visit and the price gap is large. Otherwise, start with the finder at 5 miles. The median zip code in our listings has 22 facilities in that radius, which is usually enough to find a fair price close to home.