Last updated: September 2026

Moving costs in Vienna, VA

Vienna local moves that stay in Virginia are billed hourly or from a home-size planning band. Start with HireAHelper's locked marketplace after-min SKUs (page-1 SS Samuel Services $85/hr (Germantown, MD); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (Springfield, VA); Smooth Move Movers LLC $100/hr (District Heights, MD); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr (Washington, DC); Best Movers VA $115/hr (Manassas, VA); Step By step logistics $130/hr (Triangle, VA); after 2 movers, 2-hour min), moveBuddha's compiled 2-bedroom most-common $963 (hero band $626–$963 — not a company tariff), and Moving Company HQ's Vienna typical 2-bedroom $1,875 (range $850–$2,900 on the live cost page and movers page), then get a written estimate for your date. All My Sons Vienna URL returned 404 on 2026-09-09 — no Vienna Transparency Matrix printed. Virginia intrastate household-goods work over 30 miles uses a DMV Certificate of Fitness — ask to see the certificate.

Virginia statewide, a local move typically runs $750 to $2,500, with a typical 2-bedroom around $1,625. Vienna local planning band: $850–$2,900, typical around $1,875. long-distance $2,850–$7,900, typical LD 2BR $5,400 (city LD avg $5,375 — copy both; do not average). Virginia hub: cities covered 8 — Richmond near the low end about $1,500; McLean near the high end about $2,000. Copy hub $1,625 vs Vienna $1,875. Nearby slugs: fairfax, herndon, chantilly, mclean, arlington-va. Arlington name → arlington-va (never TX arlington). Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church. Alexandria cost 404 (movers 200) when linked.

Prestige Laborers (HireAHelper) after-min
$100/hr
moveBuddha Vienna 2BR (most common)
$963
Vienna typical 2-bedroom (cost page)
$1,875

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Vienna published totals by home size

Published Vienna totals and hourly cards from HireAHelper (locked marketplace after-min SKUs on the Vienna directory page 1 — not each company's own site), moveBuddha (compiled calculator + directory — keep separate), FreightWaves Virginia statewide (Vienna city Checkpoint 404), and Moving Company HQ Vienna planning bands (live cost page). All My Sons Vienna 404 — no Matrix column. Copy every printed figure. Do not average. VA DMV Certificate of Fitness —

Home size HireAHelper Vienna (marketplace locked after-min SKUs) moveBuddha calculator (compiled) FreightWaves VA statewide (Vienna city 404) MCHQ Vienna planning bands (live cost + movers)
Studio / 1BR Marketplace after-min SKUs (2 movers, 2 hr min) apply across sizes — not home-size totals. Page-1 highlights: **SS Samuel Services** **$85**/hr (Germantown, MD); **Prestige Laborers** **$100**/hr (Springfield, VA); **Smooth Move Movers LLC** **$100**/hr (District Heights, MD); **DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning** **$103**/hr (Washington, DC); **Best Movers VA** **$115**/hr (Manassas, VA); **Step By step logistics** **$130**/hr (Triangle, VA). Compiled labor-only: 1 Bedroom Apartment **$262.18** (2 movers, 2.1 hrs).Hero Studio / 1 BR **$291–$609**. Directory COL Studio **$450–$750**; 1 bedroom **$600–$1,050** — do not merge with calculator.FreightWaves Vienna city URL **404**. Virginia statewide Checkpoint: Studio **$443**; 1 bedroom **$604**.Live Vienna cost page: Studio **$400–$1,400**; 1 Bedroom **$575–$1,975**. FAQ: studio closer to $900; 4BR closer to $3,850. Virginia hub: Studio **$350–$1,200**; 1 Bedroom **$500–$1,700**.
2 bedrooms Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs (Prestige Laborers **$100**/hr). Compiled labor-only: 2 Bedroom Apartment **$301.78** (2 movers, 2.3 hrs); 2 Bedroom House **$330.28** (2 movers, 2.6 hrs). Vienna local full-service avg **$941.98** (not 2BR-specific).2 bedrooms **$626–$963** (most common **$963**). Directory COL 2 bedrooms **$900–$1,500**. Directory 2-person crew hourly **$125–$470** (median **$145**). Do not merge calculator with directory.FreightWaves Vienna city **404**. Virginia statewide 2 bedrooms **$957**.2 Bedrooms ~800 cf, 3 movers · ~7 hrs, **$850–$2,900**. Typical 2-bedroom around **$1,875**. Virginia hub statewide typical 2BR **$1,625**; hub 2BR table **$750–$2,500**. Copy hub **$1,625** vs Vienna **$1,875**.
3 bedrooms Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs. Compiled labor-only: 3 Bedroom Apartment **$352.20** (2 movers, 2.6 hrs); 3 Bedroom House **$384.74** (2 movers, 2.7 hrs).3–4 bedrooms **$1,416–$2,492**. Directory COL 3 bedrooms **$1,350–$2,250**.FreightWaves Virginia statewide 3 bedrooms **$2,172**.3 Bedrooms ~1,300 cf, 4 movers · ~9 hrs, **$1,325–$4,500**. Virginia hub: 3 Bedrooms **$1,175–$3,875**.
4 bedrooms Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs. Compiled labor-only: 4 Bedroom House **$461.58** (3 movers, 3.1 hrs).Calculator folds 3–4 into **$1,416–$2,492**. Directory COL 4+ **$1,800–$3,300**.FreightWaves Virginia statewide 4 bedrooms **$2,487**.4 Bedrooms ~1,800 cf, 4 movers · ~11 hrs, **$1,750–$5,950**. FAQ: studio closer to $900; 4BR closer to $3,850. Virginia hub: 4 Bedrooms **$1,525–$5,125**.
Other Compiled labor-only: 5 Bedroom House **$545.55** (3 movers, 3.9 hrs); labor-only range **$262.18–$545.55**; avg hourly labor **$79.46**; Vienna labor-only avg **$349.39**; Virginia labor-only **$426.35**; Vienna / VA full-service avgs **$941.98** / **$1,099.67**. Springfield / Manassas / Germantown / Triangle / Woodbridge labels are marketplace locations — **do not href** as extra MCHQ slugs (Manassas/Tysons/Falls Church MCHQ **404**). All My Sons Vienna **404** — no Matrix rows to copy.Calculator 5+ **$2,480–$3,815**; LD from Vienna **$2,250–$12,750+**. Hourly per crew member **$161–$441**; tracked local about **$115/hr**; COL index **150**; licensed local **76**.FreightWaves Virginia statewide 5+ **$3,810**. Vienna city Checkpoint **404**. Statewide hourly about **$115**.5+ Bedrooms ~2,400 cf, 5 movers · ~13 hrs, **$2,350–$7,975**. Live Vienna cost local **$850–$2,900**; typical 2BR **$1,875**; LD 2BR **$5,400** (city LD avg **$5,375** — copy both); broader LD **$2,850–$7,900**. Population **16,412**. Neighborhoods: Downtown Vienna, Tysons, Wolf Trap, Dunn Loring, Merrifield. Allowed nearby slugs: fairfax, herndon, chantilly, mclean, arlington-va. Hub cities covered **8**.

HireAHelper: marketplace locked after-min SKUs on page 1 — not each company's own site. All My Sons Vienna URL 404 — do not borrow Richmond. FreightWaves Vienna city 404 — statewide VA Checkpoint only. moveBuddha calculator vs directory — copy both; do not merge. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness.

Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness (Household Goods Carrier) for in-state HHG over 30 miles. Interstate: SAFER ACTIVE + Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA. Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church.

What a 2-bedroom costs in Vienna

Published 2-bedroom totals and hourly products for Vienna. These figures are not averaged. All My Sons Vienna 404; FreightWaves Vienna city 404. Ask to see a VA DMV Certificate of Fitness. This list is not a ranking.

  • • HireAHelper locked marketplace after-min SKUs (page 1): SS Samuel Services $85/hr (Germantown, MD); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (Springfield, VA); Smooth Move Movers LLC $100/hr (District Heights, MD); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr (Washington, DC); Best Movers VA $115/hr (Manassas, VA); Step By step logistics $130/hr (Triangle, VA) — after 2 movers, 2 hr min (HireAHelper Vienna). Marketplace listings ≠ each company's own site.
  • • HireAHelper compiled: 2BR apartment $301.78; 2BR house $330.28; Vienna local full-service avg $941.98; labor-only avg $349.39; avg hourly labor $79.46.
  • • All My Sons Vienna: URL 404 on 2026-09-09 — no Transparency Matrix. Do not borrow Richmond Matrix.
  • • Moving Company HQ Vienna cost page: typical 2BR $1,875 (range $850–$2,900) (Vienna cost).
  • • Moving Company HQ Virginia hub: statewide typical 2BR $1,625; cities covered 8. Copy hub $1,625 vs Vienna $1,875 (Virginia hub).
  • • moveBuddha calculator: 2 bedrooms $626–$963 (most common $963); hourly per crew member $161–$441 (calculator).
  • • moveBuddha movers directory (separate): COL 2 bedrooms $900–$1,500; hourly $125–$470 (median $145) (directory).
  • • FreightWaves Checkpoint Vienna: city URL 404. Statewide VA 2BR $957 (FreightWaves Virginia).
  • • City LD avg vs live LD: city LD avg $5,375; live Vienna cost-page LD 2BR $5,400 — copy both; do not average.

These printed 2-bedroom figures are not averaged. Inventory, stairs, elevator waits, curb distance, travel from the warehouse, packing, and peak-weekend demand move the written bill. Get a job-specific written quote.

Virginia statewide ranges

Moving Company HQ Virginia estimates from movingcompanyhq.com/moving-costs/virginia.

  • Local typical: $750-$2,500
  • Typical 2BR: $1,625
  • Long-distance range listed on that hub: $2,500+
Move size Crew / hours (MCHQ assumption) Planning range
Studio 2 movers · ~4 hrs $350-$1,200
1 Bedroom 2 movers · ~5 hrs $500-$1,700
2 Bedrooms 3 movers · ~7 hrs $750-$2,500
3 Bedrooms 4 movers · ~9 hrs $1,175-$3,875
4 Bedrooms 4 movers · ~11 hrs $1,525-$5,125
5+ Bedrooms 5 movers · ~13 hrs $2,075-$6,875

Hub cities covered 8. Vienna typical $1,875 vs hub $1,625 — copy both. Allowed nearby: fairfax, herndon, chantilly, mclean, arlington-va. Never use bare /virginia/arlington/ (use arlington-va). Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church. Alexandria cost 404. Southeast bullets on VA pages.

Vienna hourly menus

Virginia intrastate household-goods work over 30 miles requires a DMV Household Goods Carrier Certificate of Fitness (Form OA 150) with a $50,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit (5 years), a filed tariff for >30-mile deliveries, and insurance ($750,000 BI/PD + $50,000 cargo; cargo waived for GVWR ≤10,000 lbs passenger-class). Moves ≤30 miles may use Property Carrier authority when HHG certificate not held. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness (VA DMV HHG; Authorized Motor Carriers search). Interstate jobs use FMCSA Part 375 / SAFER. Get a written estimate for your date.

HireAHelper Vienna listings — marketplace locked SKUs (page 1) HireAHelper directory SKUs, not each company's own site (HireAHelper Vienna; page 1). After 2 movers, 2 hr min: Step By step logistics $130/hr (4.9, 787, Triangle, VA); SS Samuel Services $85/hr (4.9, 2264, Germantown, MD); All Aboard Moverz $125/hr (4.9, 616, Washington, DC); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr (4.7, 706, Washington, DC); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (4.9, 317, Springfield, VA); On Go Moving And Hauling $130/hr (4.9, 510, Essex, MD); MM MD Expert Movers $120/hr (4.8, 1080, Takoma Park, MD); FRANCIS MOVING & HAULING SERVICE LLC $130/hr (4.9, 120, Beltsville, MD); I & O moving $115/hr (4.9, 563, Elkridge, MD); Affix Movers $129/hr (4.8, 101, Germantown, MD); Smooth Move Movers LLC $100/hr (4.7, 156, District Heights, MD); Best Movers VA $115/hr (4.9, 271, Manassas, VA). Compiled: labor-only typically $262.18–$545.55; avg hourly labor $79.46; Vienna labor-only avg $349.39; local full-service avg $941.98. Size table: 1 Bedroom Apartment $262.18; 2 Bedroom Apartment $301.78; 3 Bedroom Apartment $352.20; 2 Bedroom House $330.28; 3 Bedroom House $384.74; 4 Bedroom House $461.58; 5 Bedroom House $545.55. Springfield / Manassas / Germantown / Triangle labels are marketplace locations — do not href extra slugs (Manassas/Tysons/Falls Church MCHQ 404). Allowed nearby: fairfax, herndon, chantilly, mclean, arlington-va (Arlington → arlington-va).

All My Sons Vienna — no printed Matrix (404) URL returned 404 on 2026-09-09 (allmysons.com/virginia/vienna). No Vienna Transparency Matrix printed. Do not borrow Richmond or DC Matrix rows.

moveBuddha compiled — copy both URLs Calculator (Vienna calculator): Studio/1BR $291–$609; 2BR $626–$963 (most common $963); 3–4BR $1,416–$2,492; 5+ $2,480–$3,815; hourly per crew member $161–$441; local about $115/hr; LD $2,250–$12,750+; COL index 150; licensed local 76. Directory (Vienna movers directory): $125–$470/hour (median $145/hour printed on movers directory); COL 2BR $900–$1,500. Do not merge calculator with directory.

FreightWaves Checkpoint — Vienna city 404; Virginia statewide only Vienna city Checkpoint URL returned 404 on 2026-09-09. Statewide VA (FreightWaves Virginia): Studio $443; 1 BR $604; 2 BR $957; 3 BR $2,172; 4 BR $2,487; 5+ $3,810; statewide average labor rate about $115/hr. No Vienna city Checkpoint table printed.

Hourly planning math (HireAHelper locked after-min SKUs)

Using HireAHelper’s printed locked marketplace after-min dollars on the Vienna directory page 1 (after 2 movers, 2-hour min). These are marketplace listings, not each company’s own site. All My Sons Vienna prints no Matrix (404).

Stated hour assumption Formula Planning total
HireAHelper Prestige Laborers after-min (Springfield, VA card) printed $100/hr $100/hr
HireAHelper Samuel Services after-min (Germantown, MD card) printed $85/hr $85/hr
HireAHelper Step By step logistics after-min (Triangle, VA card) printed $130/hr $130/hr
moveBuddha Vienna 2BR most common (compiled, not a SKU) printed calculator typical $963
MCHQ Vienna typical 2BR (live cost page) live cost page typical $1,875

Vienna scale, permits, and access

Vienna: 16,412 residents. Neighborhoods on that record: Downtown Vienna, Tysons, Wolf Trap, Dunn Loring, Merrifield. Nearby printed names include Fairfax, Herndon, Chantilly, McLean, Arlington — Arlington must href arlington-va (never TX arlington). Allowed nearby slugs: fairfax, herndon, chantilly, mclean, arlington-va. Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church (Tysons is a neighborhood label only). Compare live Vienna cost (typical 2BR $1,875) and Virginia hub (typical 2BR $1,625; cities covered 8).

Street / curb / building access. Northern Virginia townhomes, HOAs, and office-adjacent neighborhoods often need elevator reservations and building COI. Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / condominium requirements. Temporary curb tools are not the DMV Certificate of Fitness gate.

No neighborhood-specific household-van dollar fees for Downtown Vienna, Tysons, Wolf Trap, Dunn Loring, or Merrifield were printed on MCHQ pages beyond citywide access notes.

Curb rules, peak season, and Southeast weather

HOA / condo loading windows

Ask the property about COI naming, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules. Vienna townhome courts and condo buildings can add long-carry time.

COI and freight elevators

Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / condominium requirements. Ask that property.

Peak season

Southeast planning note: summer or end-of-month often 10% to 20% higher; midweek often 5% to 10% lower than a weekend; winter often 5% to 15% lower when weather risk is manageable; last-minute booking can add 10% or more. Copy labels; do not average those percentages.

Southeast weather (Vienna / Virginia)

MCHQ Virginia pages print Southeast bullets: heat, humidity, and afternoon storms can make morning loading safer and faster; gated communities, long driveways, and HOA move rules can affect truck access; storm season can create rescheduling risk for long-distance moves.

Neighborhood questions for your quote

Ask the property. Allowed nearby slugs: fairfax, herndon, chantilly, mclean, arlington-va. Arlington name → arlington-va; never TX arlington. Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church.

  • Downtown Vienna, Wolf Trap: Ask street width, curb distance, stairs vs elevator, and HOA loading windows. These names are on the city Vienna record; they are not separate city guides.
  • Tysons, Dunn Loring, Merrifield: Ask driveway access, travel time from the warehouse, and whether a temporary no-parking reservation is needed. These neighborhoods are on the city Vienna record; they are not separate city guides — never href Tysons as a MCHQ city slug.
  • High-rise / condo anywhere in Vienna: Ask COI naming, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building/HOA requirements.
  • Nearby allowed cities: Ask how travel time is billed. Allowed: [Fairfax cost](/moving-costs/virginia/fairfax/), [Herndon cost](/moving-costs/virginia/herndon/), [Chantilly cost](/moving-costs/virginia/chantilly/), [McLean cost](/moving-costs/virginia/mclean/), [Arlington VA cost](/moving-costs/virginia/arlington-va/) (slug **arlington-va**). Never use bare /moving-costs/virginia/arlington/ (TX collision). Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church.

Compare these numbers with a written estimate

Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness (Household Goods Carrier) applies to in-state HHG work over 30 miles — ask to see the certificate. Verify interstate carriers on SAFER and read FMCSA Protect Your Move. Get a written estimate for your inventory and access notes.

See also: Moving costs in Virginia, moving costs in Vienna, and movers in Vienna. Arlington slug is arlington-va. All My Sons Vienna 404. FreightWaves Vienna city 404.

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Vienna, VA Moving Cost FAQs

How much does a local Vienna move cost?
A 2-bedroom in Vienna: HireAHelper locked marketplace after-min SKUs include Step By step logistics $130/hr; SS Samuel Services $85/hr; All Aboard Moverz $125/hr; DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr; Prestige Laborers $100/hr (after 2 movers, 2 hr min — marketplace listings, not each company’s own site); All My Sons Vienna 404 (no Matrix); MCHQ typical around $1,875 (range $850–$2,900); Virginia statewide typical around $1,625 (hub cities covered 8) — copy hub $1,625 vs Vienna $1,875. moveBuddha calculator 2BR $626–$963 (most common $963); directory COL 2BR $900–$1,500. FreightWaves Vienna city 404; VA state 2BR $957. These figures are not averaged. Get a written estimate.
How are Vienna movers billed?
Hourly, by crew, for local work that stays in Virginia, or from a labeled home-size planning band. Examples: HireAHelper Vienna page-1 marketplace after-min SKUs about $85–$229+ after 2 movers, 2-hour min; All My Sons Vienna 404. Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness for >30-mile HHG; Property Carrier may apply ≤30 miles. Interstate claimed work: SAFER ACTIVE + Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA.
Do I need a Vienna moving-truck permit?
Treat curb reservation and building freight elevators as block- and building-specific / HOA rules. No Downtown Vienna / Tysons neighborhood-specific household-van dollar fees were printed on MCHQ pages. The DMV Certificate of Fitness is the mover licensing gate — not a curb fee.
What paperwork applies to a Virginia in-state move?
DMV Household Goods Carrier Certificate of Fitness (Form OA 150) for HHG deliveries over 30 miles, with $50,000 bond/letter of credit, tariff filing, and insurance ($750,000 BI/PD + $50,000 cargo; cargo waived for GVWR ≤10,000 lbs passenger-class). ≤30 miles may use Property Carrier authority when HHG certificate not held. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness. Interstate jobs use FMCSA Part 375.
Are these estimates a final quote?
No. Get a written estimate. All My Sons Vienna 404 is not a Matrix. FreightWaves Vienna city 404. Locked marketplace menus and compiled tables are not averaged. Arlington links use arlington-va, never TX arlington. Do not link Manassas/Reston/Ashburn/Centreville/Tysons/Falls Church.