Moving Cost Calculator
Estimate local or long-distance moving costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Local moves are typically billed hourly: number of movers × hourly rate per mover × estimated hours, plus a flat truck/fuel fee. National average rates run about $50–$75 per mover per hour for a 2026 crew, though rates vary by city and season.
Long-distance movers typically price by weight and distance: total shipment weight × a per-pound rate that increases with distance (roughly $0.50/lb under 250 miles, up to $0.80/lb over 2,500 miles), since a 2026 national average long-distance move runs $4,500–$16,900 depending on size and distance.
This calculator uses national average rates as a starting point — actual quotes depend on your specific city, moving company, season (summer is more expensive), building access (stairs/elevators), and exact shipment weight, which can only be confirmed with an in-home or virtual survey from a mover.
The optional 'full packing service' add-on estimates roughly 15% more for professional packing of your entire household — if you're packing everything yourself, leave this unchecked.
Published mover averages run roughly 2,000 lbs for a studio, 2,500 lbs for a 1-bedroom, 5,000 lbs for a 2-bedroom, 7,500 lbs for a 3-bedroom, and 10,000+ lbs for a 4-bedroom or larger home — use the home-size preset below if you don't have an exact shipment weight yet.