Estimate what your move will cost. This free moving cost calculator compares DIY truck rental with professional movers by home size and distance, for local or long-distance moves, plus add-ons.
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Choose DIY or movers, your home size and the distance. The estimate is a planning ballpark — get quotes for an exact price, especially for long-distance moves.
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DIY estimates a truck rental plus mileage and fuel. Movers estimate local moves by home size and long-distance moves by estimated weight and miles. Real prices vary by company, season, access and exact inventory.
Use this free moving cost calculator to estimate what your move will cost. Compare a DIY truck rental with professional movers, based on home size and distance.
What this moving cost calculator does
A moving cost calculator estimates your total from home size, distance and method. DIY adds a truck rental, mileage and fuel; movers price local moves by size and long-distance moves by weight and miles.
How moving costs are estimated
DIY: truck rental + (miles × per-mile) + fuel
Movers (local): price by home size
Movers (long): est. weight × miles + handling
A 1–2 bedroom DIY move of 50 miles lands around $130, while 3-bedroom movers for 1,000 miles can be roughly $4,700.
Typical cost ranges
Move
Rough estimate
Studio, DIY, local
$50–150
2-bed, movers, local
$700–1,200
3-bed, movers, local
$1,200–1,800
3-bed, movers, long-distance
$3,500–6,000+
What affects the price
Beyond size and distance, costs rise with stairs, long carries, packing services, specialty items, insurance and peak season (summer and month-ends). Getting two or three quotes is the best way to pin down a real figure.
How to use the moving cost calculator
Choose DIY or movers.
Select home size and enter distance.
Add any extras for packing, supplies or insurance.
Moving Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to move?
A small DIY local move can be $50–150, while a 3-bedroom long-distance move with professional movers can run $3,500–6,000 or more, depending on weight and distance.
Is DIY moving cheaper than movers?
Usually yes for the cash cost — you mainly pay truck rental, mileage and fuel. Movers cost more but save time and effort, especially for larger or long-distance moves.
How are long-distance moving costs calculated?
Professional long-distance moves are typically priced by the estimated weight of your belongings and the miles travelled, plus handling.
What adds to moving costs?
Stairs, long carries, packing services, specialty items, insurance and moving during peak season (summer, month-ends) all push the price up.
How accurate is the estimate?
It's a planning ballpark. For an exact price, get two or three quotes based on your actual inventory and access.
Is the moving cost calculator free?
Yes, this moving cost calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results in your browser.
