How much do local moving companies cost?
If you’re moving down the block or within the same city, local moving companies charge by the hour with rates ranging from $50 up to $250 per hour. The hourly moving rate is based on the number of guys needed to complete the job.
A studio or small one-bedroom apartment typically requires 2 workers and takes 2-3 hours to complete with a moving estimate cost of $280 to $500. A larger 2-3 bedroom home may take 6-10 hours, require 3-5 workers, and cost $600 to $2,600 total for the day.
Home Size | # of Movers | Base Cost (2hrs) | Cost/Hour | # Hours | Avg. Total |
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Studio | 2 movers | $283 | $95/hr | 3 hours | $378 |
1 Bedroom | 2 movers | $285 | $95/hr | 4 hours | $473 |
2 Bedroom | 3 movers | $354 | $122/hr | 6 hours | $840 |
3 Bedroom | 4 movers | $442 | $156/hr | 7 hours | $1220 |
4 Bedroom | 4 movers | $442 | $156/hr | 9 hours | $1532 |
5 Bedroom+ | 5 movers | $553 | $199/hr | 12 hours | $2545 |
How much do long distance movers cost?
Check out our list of the best long distance moving companies to get quotes from different moving services.
1 bedroom | 2 – 3 bedrooms | 4 – 5 bedrooms | |
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<50 miles | $320 – $750 | $740 – $1,600 | $1,100 – $5,700 |
250 miles | $850 – $2,300 | $1,300 – $3,950 | $2,050 – $5,700 |
1000 miles+ | $1400 – $2,900 | $2,100 – $7,800 | $4,900 – $8,100 |
2500 miles+ | $1,900 – $3,800 | $3,200 – $9,700 | $9,400+ |