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An easy guide to finding to average prices for local and nationwide moving. Note: These are estimated costs and price will vary according to the distance of your move, the number a rooms in your home, and other factors such transporting cars and boats will apply. For exact pricing we recommend you click the ‘compare quotes’ icon and get direct pricing from moving companies in your area.

Estimated Moving Cost in Popular Cities:

Location Moving From	Local Moving (Price Range)	Nationwide Moving (Price Range) Increases w/Distance
New York, NY	$84/Hour - $103/hour	$4,901 - $11,642
Los Angeles, CA	$81/Hour - $94/hour	$4,806 - $11,502
Chicago, IL	$86/Hour - $95/hour	$4,852 - $11,006
Houston, TX	$74/Hour - $89/hour	$4,810 - $9,002
Phoenix, AZ	$79/Hour - $88/hour	$4,933 - $10,200
Philadelphia, PA	$81/Hour - $90/hour	$4,920 - $10,325
San Antonio, TX	$72/Hour - $90/hour	$3,920 - $9,400
San Diego, CA	$86/Hour - $95/hour	$4,900 - $10,325
Dallas, TX	$79/Hour - $88/hour	$4,300 - $9,400
San Jose, CA	$82/Hour - $96/hour	$4,875 - $10,600
Austin, TX	$71/Hour - $91/hour	$3,988 - $9,000
Jacksonville, FL	$69/Hour - $87/hour	$3,872 - $11,500
San Francisco, CA	$80/Hour - $99/hour	$4,601 - $11,700
Columbus, OH	$77/Hour - $96/hour	$4,899 - $10,701
Indianapolis, IN	$77/Hour - $89/hour	$4,502 - $10,821
Fort Worth, TX	$70/Hour - $88/hour	$3,998 - $8,889
Charlotte, NC	$71/Hour - $87/hour	$3,870 - $10,100
Seattle, WA	$82/Hour - $95/hour	$4,520 - $11,275
Denver, CO	$77/Hour - $96/hour	$4,637 - $9,100
El Paso, TX	$78/Hour - $95/hour	$4,803 - $9,275
Washington, DC	$88/Hour - $99/hour	$4,900 - $11,850
Boston, MA	$83/Hour - $98/hour	$4,882 - $9,995
Detroit, MI	$80/Hour - $94/hour	$4,220 - $9,444
Nashville, TN	$74/Hour - $88/hour	$3,850 - $9,775
Memphis, TN	$76/Hour - $93/hour	$3,999 - $9,778
Portland, OR	$76/Hour - $95/hour	$4,003 - $11,200
Oklahoma City, OK	$79/Hour - $92/hour	$4,111 - $10,000
Las Vegas, NV	$81/Hour - $90/hour	$4,710 - $11,500
Louisville, KY	$75/Hour - $89/hour	$3,800 - $9,825
Baltimore, MD	$80/Hour - $97/hour	$4,226 - $10,600
Milwaukee, WI	$80/Hour - $89/hour	$4,329 - $10,800
Albuquerque, NM	$72/Hour - $86/hour	$3,777 - $9,732
Tucson, AZ	$73/Hour - $89/hour	$3,936 - $9,777
Fresno, CA	$82/Hour - $92/hour	$4,999 - $12,650
Sacramento, CA	$88/Hour - $96/hour	$4,999 - $12,001
Mesa, AZ	$79/Hour - $89/hour	$4,201 - $11,009
Kansas City, MO	$80/Hour - $93/hour	$4,000 - $10,885
Atlanta, GA	$75/Hour - $92/hour	$3,980 - $10,003
Long Beach, CA	$79/Hour - $96/hour	$4,420 - $11,000
Colorado Springs, CO	$72/Hour - $88/hour	$4,990 - $10,000
Raleigh, NC	$77/Hour - $89/hour	$4,881 - $9,021
Miami, FL	$72/Hour - $90/hour	$7,566- $10,200
Virginia Beach, VA	$80/Hour - $92/hour	$4,758 - $8,389
Omaha, NE	$77/Hour - $88/hour	$4,300 - $9,771
Oakland, CA	$88/Hour - $93/hour	$4,999 - $10,325
Minneapolis, MN	$86/Hour - $96/hour	$4,660 - $11,558
Tulsa, OK	$79/Hour - $91/hour	$4,020 - $10,357
Arlington, TX	$72/Hour - $96/hour	$4,000 - $10,758
New Orleans, LA	$74/Hour - $92/hour	$3,998 - $10,346
Wichita, KS	$78/Hour - $88/hour	$4,727 - $10,552
Cleveland, OH	$80/Hour - $89/hour	$4,500 - $10,388
Tampa, FL	$77/Hour - $93/hour	$4,001 - $10,999
Bakersfield, CA	$84/Hour - $96/hour	$4,773 - $11,245
Aurora, CO	$77/Hour - $89/hour	$4,001 - $10,587
Honolulu, HI	$72/Hour - $90/hour	$3,999 - $10,325
Anaheim, CA	$81/Hour - $97/hour	$4,500 - $10,774
Santa Ana, CA	$81/Hour - $98/hour	$4,660 - $10,800
Corpus Christi, TX	$80/Hour - $88/hour	$4,420 - $10,000
Riverside, CA	$88/Hour - $96/hour	$4,923 - $11,005
Lexington, KY	$70/Hour - $90/hour	$4,922 - $9,400
St. Louis, MO	$73/Hour - $92/hour	$4,800 - $10,000
Stockton, CA	$78/Hour - $97/hour	$4,275 - $10,333
Pittsburgh, PA	$81/Hour - $96/hour	$4,276 - $10,778
Saint Paul, MN	$83/Hour - $97/hour	$4,777 - $10,999
Cincinnati, OH	$80/Hour - $94/hour	$7,651 - $10,000
Anchorage, AK	$79/Hour - $88/hour	$4,000 - $10,000
Henderson, NV	$80/Hour - $90/hour	$4,200 - $10,500
Greensboro, NC	$77/Hour - $91/hour	$4,800 - $10,669
Plano, TX	$77/Hour - $92/hour	$4,375 - $10,402
Newark, NJ	$80/Hour - $98/hour	$4,308 - $10,900
Lincoln, NE	$75/Hour - $94/hour	$4,636 - $11,000
Toledo, OH	$80/Hour - $93/hour	$4,029 - $10,100
Orlando, FL	$74/Hour - $89/hour	$4,500 - $10,700
Chula Vista, CA	$79/Hour - $93/hour	$4,999 - $10,999
Irvine, CA	$80/Hour - $91/hour	$4,720 - $10,899

How Much Do Moving Companies Cost?

There is a wide range of factors that can contribute to the overall cost of a move. There are also different categories of moves that may fall under different pricing structures, such as:

• Inter-city short-distance moves
• Long-distance moves
• Cross-country moves
• Office moves
• Industrial moves

Each of these has different factors that may affect their pricing, as well as different basic price ranges. This guide will help introduce you to some simple moving pricing guidelines, as well as some ways to predict whether your moving costs will go up or down based on the specifics of your particular move.

Local Moving Costs

Local moving is the most affordable moving service most people will ever need. Short distances mean that movers only need a single day in most cases to complete a move for their clients. When moving the contents of a small, one or two-bedroom apartment, a team of movers can often complete multiple moves in a single day, making it easy for them to charge very affordable rates.

Generally, a small local move for an apartment can cost between $800 and $1200. That number goes up easily to $2000 or more if moving all the contents of an entire house for a family. There are also a number of other factors that could cause the prices of a move to go up:

Exceptionally heavy items cost more to move
Items that require specialized handling or packaging cost more to move
Extremely delicate or breakable items may cost more
Very difficult locations to move into – such as apartment buildings with no elevators when the move is headed to the top floor, will take more hours, and therefore cost more

Long Distance Moving Prices

When moving across the country instead of across the city, there are a few additional considerations that go into the move and its costs. Primarily, this is the distance, and the other factors which crop up when moving long distance such as toll roads, overnight accommodations for drivers etc.

The cost of a long-distance move on average will land somewhere between $4000 and $7000 when moving around 1,200 miles. Again, the size of your home and the distance can cause this range to be adjusted up or down by a significant margin.

Commercial Moving Costs

Moving an office usually is much more complex than simply moving a small home. Industrial operations get much more complex again, especially when they involve large or heavy equipment.

These factors cause most office moves to cost more than what you have seen discussed in terms of home and residential moves. Assuming an office that occupies about 3,000 square feet, and which is being used to capacity, a move over a short distance will likely cost more than $2,000, and could easily cost as much as $10,000 depending on the particulars of the move.

Industrial Moving Rates

A true industrial move can cost many times more than the amount it costs to move a simple office. The difference here is that industrial moves involve the moving of extremely large and heavy industrial equipment, tools, or vehicles, while office moves typically consist of moving furniture and computer equipment.

When you start getting into the realm of moving industrial equipment, highly specialized vehicles and equipment are required in order to move the pieces. In the case of oversized equipment, you may actually need several vehicles, including a pilot crew, as well as transportation permits in order to move the equipment.

This all adds up to make industrial moving both more expensive than other types of moves, and more difficult to predict. Suffice it to say that anytime you require additional personnel, or additional equipment in order to complete a move, the cost is going to increase.

Costs for Packing Your Stuff

There are many additional services that movers can provide that go beyond simply carrying your goods out of your old house and into your new one. One of the most commonly utilized of these, and one of the best values for your dollar, is the packing services that are offered by many full service movers.

There are two costs to keep in mind when considering hiring a mover to pack your goods. These are the materials and the labor costs. Much like moving, you should expect to pay somewhere between $25 to $50 per hour for a mover to work on packing up your furniture. The costs for the materials could cost anywhere from $100 for a small, one-bedroom, to up to $500 or more for a multi-bedroom house.

Insuring Your Belongings With The Moving Company

You always want to make sure that your goods are covered when they are being handled and moved by a third party. Most reputable moving companies carry their own insurance and are able to offer their clients varying types of valuation coverage that will help pay for the replacement costs of goods if they end up damaged during the move.

The cost of insurance varies hugely, depending on the type of coverage you need, and of course on the value of your goods. Speaking to an insurance professional directly is a best way to understand how much insurance is going to cost if you need supplemental coverage to protect you during your move.

Keep in mind that if you’re moving very expensive high end items, you may also want to have them appraised so that they can be accurately insured before transportation. There will also be additional costs associated with the appraisal process.

Final Moving Cost Considerations

As you can see, there are a lot of variables that go into the way that moves are quoted when you contact a moving company. That is what makes the actual quoting process so important. The best moving companies won’t even try to provide you with an accurate quote over the phone. They may provide basic information about their rates and the way they assess pricing, but to give an accurate quote, a representative should always visit your location and inspect it in person. This basic principle applies whether you are discussing residential, business, or industrial moves, and whether you’re moving across town or across the globe. Always start by getting quotes from a representative from a moving company when trying to plan how much a move is going to cost.