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How much do movers cost?

Movers cost $690 to $2,240 for most local moves in 2026. What changes your price is below.

A two person crew with a truck runs about $85 to $210 an hour, with a 2 to 4 hour minimum. Long distance moves run about $2,850 to $10,800.

Movers cost $690 to $2,240 for most local moves in 2026

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What you are paying for

Local2 to 3 bedrooms. US range for this job.$690 to $2,250
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Middle of rangeHalfway between low and high.$1,475
How we calculate this

    Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.

    Middle $1,475$690 to $2,250

    Cost by distance and home size (LawnStarter)

    Up to 100 miles, studio or 1 bedroomAbout $385.
    Up to 100 miles, 2 to 3 bedroomsAbout $815.
    Up to 100 miles, 4+ bedroomsAbout $1,645.
    250 to 1,000 miles, 2 to 3 bedroomsAbout $5,490.
    1,000 to 2,500+ miles, 4+ bedroomsAbout $11,530.
    Hourly, two movers and a truck$85 to $210 (Storage Scholars, 2026).
    Per mover$50 to $70 an hour for local moves.

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    Type the price you were quoted. We compare it to the usual 2026 range of $690 to $2,240.

    What pushes a quote up

    DistanceLong moves are priced by weight and miles.
    Home sizeMore rooms means more hours.
    Crew sizeEach extra mover adds to the hourly rate.
    Stairs and accessStairs, elevators and long carries add time.
    SeasonSummer and month ends are busiest.

    Movers cost by region

    Lower cost states$550 to $1,800. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas.
    Average cost states$690 to $2,240. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities.
    Higher cost states$900 to $2,900. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC.

    These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Movers in expensive cities such as San Francisco and New York charge more per hour.

    How to keep the hours down

    Local moves are billed by the hour, so everything that slows the crew costs you. Have boxes packed, labeled and near the door before they arrive, take beds apart yourself, and reserve elevator time or parking in advance.

    Most companies have a 2 to 4 hour minimum, so even a short move costs at least $170 to $440 before travel time and extras, according to Storage Scholars.

    Tipping

    A common tip is $20 to $40 per mover for a local move and $40 to $80 per mover for a long distance move.

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