Moving Cost Calculator
Estimate your move and how to staff it. Choose home size and distance, add stairs, packing, and any heavy items, and we'll suggest a crew size and truck along with a cost range.
Example: with Home size 2 bedrooms · Distance 30 mi · Add packing service No · Stairs None / elevator → Low estimate: $933.
- High estimate$1,262
- Suggested crew3 movers
- Suggested truck16–20 ft
Computed by the calculator below using its default values. Change any input to see your own numbers.
Estimated range
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Get quotesWhat changes the price
Local moves are billed by crew-hours, so home size drives the cost; long-distance pricing tracks weight and miles. Stairs, packing service, and heavy or specialty items (pianos, safes, gym equipment) each add to the total. The suggested crew and truck help you sanity-check a mover's quote. Ways to save: declutter first, pack yourself, and book mid-week or mid-month when demand is lower.
How it’s calculated
Local moves price by home size with a distance factor; long-distance scales with weight × distance. Stairs, packing, and heavy items add to the estimate.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.
Common mistakes
- Underestimating stairs, heavy items, and packing time.
- Treating an online estimate as a binding quote.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the estimate?
It's a planning range. Real quotes depend on exact inventory, access, and date — always get a written in-home or video survey.
What counts as a heavy/specialty item?
Pianos, gun safes, large appliances, gym equipment, and oversized furniture that need extra labor or equipment.
How can I lower the cost?
Move fewer items, pack yourself, avoid peak dates (summer, month-end, weekends), and be ready when the crew arrives.