Moving cost intelligence
Moving costs by state, city, and home size
Use these planning estimates to understand what movers may charge before you request quotes. Moving Company HQ combines location cost ranges with move-size assumptions for studios through 5+ bedroom homes.
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Cost ranges are useful for planning. Real quotes depend on the exact move date, inventory, access, and services.
Estimated local moving costs by home size
National planning ranges based on the current Moving Company HQ state cost model.
| Move size | Cubic feet | Crew | Estimated hours | Planning range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~300 cf | 2 movers | ~4 hrs | $350 - $1,175 |
| 1 Bedroom | ~500 cf | 2 movers | ~5 hrs | $500 - $1,675 |
| 2 Bedrooms | ~800 cf | 3 movers | ~7 hrs | $725 - $2,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | ~1,300 cf | 4 movers | ~9 hrs | $1,125 - $3,800 |
| 4 Bedrooms | ~1,800 cf | 4 movers | ~11 hrs | $1,500 - $5,025 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | ~2,400 cf | 5 movers | ~13 hrs | $2,000 - $6,750 |
Priority state cost guides
These markets are first in the Moving Company HQ buildout because they align with active MMAI market footprint.
Moving costs in Virginia
Local moves: $750 - $2,500
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Illinois
Local moves: $700 - $2,400
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Texas
Local moves: $700 - $2,300
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Florida
Local moves: $700 - $2,400
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Tennessee
Local moves: $600 - $2,100
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Maryland
Local moves: $800 - $2,700
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Washington
Local moves: $800 - $2,700
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Minnesota
Local moves: $650 - $2,200
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Indiana
Local moves: $600 - $2,000
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Ohio
Local moves: $600 - $2,100
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Connecticut
Local moves: $850 - $2,800
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Nevada
Local moves: $750 - $2,500
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Massachusetts
Local moves: $925 - $3,150
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Idaho
Local moves: $650 - $2,200
View state cost guide →Moving costs in New Jersey
Local moves: $875 - $2,950
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Kentucky
Local moves: $575 - $1,950
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Pennsylvania
Local moves: $750 - $2,600
View state cost guide →Moving costs in South Carolina
Local moves: $625 - $2,100
View state cost guide →Moving costs in District of Columbia
Local moves: $1,000 - $3,200
View state cost guide →Moving costs in Georgia
Local moves: $650 - $2,200
View state cost guide →Available state moving cost guides
Browse the Phase 1 client-market cost guides. Additional active-client cities will be added after their source data is expanded.
What changes a moving estimate?
Midweek move
Often 5% to 10% lower than a weekend move
Summer or end-of-month move
Often 10% to 20% higher because demand is highest
Winter move
Often 5% to 15% lower when weather risk is manageable
Last-minute booking
Can add 10% or more if crews and trucks are limited