Moving costs scale directly with home size: studio apartments average $200–$500, 1-bedrooms $300–$700, 2-bedrooms $500–$1,200, 3-bedrooms $800–$1,800, 4-bedrooms $1,200–$2,500, and 5-bedrooms $1,800–$4,000+ for local moves. Here is the full breakdown including crew sizes, time estimates, and long-distance multipliers.
How much does a local move cost by home size?
| Home size | Approx. weight | Crew size | Time | Local cost | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | 1,800 lbs | 2 movers | 2–4 hrs | $200–$500 | | 1-bedroom | 2,500–3,500 lbs | 2 movers | 3–5 hrs | $300–$700 | | 2-bedroom | 5,000–6,000 lbs | 3 movers | 5–7 hrs | $500–$1,200 | | 3-bedroom | 7,000–9,000 lbs | 3–4 movers | 7–10 hrs | $800–$1,800 | | 4-bedroom | 9,000–12,000 lbs | 4–5 movers | 10–12 hrs | $1,200–$2,500 | | 5-bedroom+ | 12,000+ lbs | 5+ movers | 12+ hrs | $1,800–$4,000+ |
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What crew size do I need?
Crew size grows with square footage: 2 movers for apartments, 3–4 for a typical house, and 5+ for large estates. Adding a mover raises the hourly rate but often shortens the job, so the total can stay flat or even drop.
How do long-distance multipliers work by size?
Interstate moves are priced by weight, so home size matters even more. A studio (1,800 lbs) moving 1,000 miles might cost $1,200–$1,800, while a 4-bedroom (10,000 lbs) on the same route can exceed $6,000. Larger homes also benefit most from decluttering before the move.
What affects cost per room?
- Heavy furniture and appliances
- Specialty items like a piano or safe
- Stairs, elevators, and long carries
- Packing services vs. self-packing
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How do I keep costs down regardless of home size?
Declutter aggressively, pack yourself, move off-peak, and compare at least three verified quotes on moving.art. Compare household movers and request free quotes sized to your home today.