Moving Cost Calculator (2026)
A local move with professional movers costs a few hundred dollars for a small apartment and several thousand for a large house; long-distance moves cost more. Choose your move and your state to see a realistic price range.
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Estimates only, based on national price guides adjusted with official state price levels. Always get a written quote – prices depend on the job, materials and the company.
Typical moving prices in the U.S.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Local movers: 2 movers + truck (by the hour) | $80 – $130 per hour |
| Local movers: 3 movers + truck (by the hour) | $110 – $170 per hour |
| Local move: studio or 1 bedroom | $400 – $1,200 |
| Local move: 2 bedrooms | $800 – $2,200 |
| Local move: 3 bedrooms | $1,200 – $3,200 |
| Local move: 4 bedrooms | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Local move: 5+ bedrooms | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Long-distance move (~1,000 miles): 1 bedroom | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Long-distance move (~1,000 miles): 2 bedrooms | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Long-distance move (~1,000 miles): 3 bedrooms | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Long-distance move (~1,000 miles): 4 bedrooms | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Professional packing service | $300 – $1,000 |
Hourly rate: most movers charge about $80–$130 an hour for 2 movers and a truck.
What affects the price
- How much you own and how many movers and hours the job needs.
- Distance: local moves are charged by the hour, long-distance moves by weight and miles.
- Stairs, long walks to the truck, elevators and heavy items like pianos add time.
- Summer, weekends and the end of the month are the busiest – and most expensive – times to move.
Local move: 2 bedrooms: cost by state
Show all 50 states and D.C.
| State | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $720 – $1,980 |
| Alaska | $810 – $2,250 |
| Arizona | $810 – $2,200 |
| Arkansas | $690 – $1,900 |
| California | $900 – $2,500 |
| Colorado | $810 – $2,250 |
| Connecticut | $830 – $2,300 |
| Delaware | $790 – $2,200 |
| District of Columbia | $890 – $2,450 |
| Florida | $830 – $2,300 |
| Georgia | $770 – $2,150 |
| Hawaii | $870 – $2,400 |
| Idaho | $730 – $2,000 |
| Illinois | $790 – $2,200 |
| Indiana | $740 – $2,050 |
| Iowa | $710 – $1,950 |
| Kansas | $720 – $1,980 |
| Kentucky | $720 – $1,990 |
| Louisiana | $710 – $1,940 |
| Maine | $780 – $2,150 |
| Maryland | $830 – $2,300 |
| Massachusetts | $870 – $2,400 |
| Michigan | $750 – $2,050 |
| Minnesota | $790 – $2,150 |
| Mississippi | $700 – $1,920 |
| Missouri | $730 – $2,000 |
| Montana | $720 – $1,980 |
| Nebraska | $720 – $1,990 |
| Nevada | $780 – $2,150 |
| New Hampshire | $840 – $2,300 |
| New Jersey | $870 – $2,400 |
| New Mexico | $720 – $1,990 |
| New York | $860 – $2,350 |
| North Carolina | $750 – $2,050 |
| North Dakota | $710 – $1,950 |
| Ohio | $730 – $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | $710 – $1,940 |
| Oregon | $840 – $2,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $780 – $2,150 |
| Rhode Island | $810 – $2,250 |
| South Carolina | $750 – $2,050 |
| South Dakota | $700 – $1,940 |
| Tennessee | $740 – $2,050 |
| Texas | $780 – $2,150 |
| Utah | $760 – $2,100 |
| Vermont | $770 – $2,150 |
| Virginia | $810 – $2,200 |
| Washington | $870 – $2,400 |
| West Virginia | $720 – $1,980 |
| Wisconsin | $740 – $2,050 |
| Wyoming | $730 – $2,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do movers cost per hour?
Local movers usually charge about $80 to $130 an hour for two movers and a truck, or $110 to $170 an hour for three movers.
How much does a local move cost?
A local move typically costs about $400 to $1,200 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $800 to $2,200 for 2 bedrooms and $1,200 to $3,200 for 3 bedrooms.
How much does a long-distance move cost?
Moving about 1,000 miles with a full-service company costs roughly $1,500 to $3,500 for 1 bedroom and $3,500 to $7,500 for 3 bedrooms.
How can I save on moving costs?
Move on a weekday outside summer, get rid of things you don't need before the move, pack yourself, and get at least three written quotes from licensed movers.