Local movers prices by metro
| Metro | Typical advertised range |
|---|---|
| New York | $425 – $1,585 |
| Boston | $425 – $1,590 |
| Philadelphia | $405 – $1,520 |
| Chicago | $405 – $1,520 |
| Detroit | $395 – $1,485 |
| Minneapolis | $415 – $1,550 |
| Washington DC | $405 – $1,525 |
| Miami | $425 – $1,585 |
| Atlanta | $395 – $1,485 |
| Tampa | $400 – $1,490 |
| Orlando | $400 – $1,495 |
| Charlotte | $390 – $1,470 |
| Nashville | $390 – $1,465 |
| Houston | $385 – $1,445 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $395 – $1,475 |
| Austin | $380 – $1,430 |
| Los Angeles | $430 – $1,605 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $425 – $1,585 |
| San Diego | $405 – $1,510 |
| Phoenix | $425 – $1,595 |
| Las Vegas | $375 – $1,410 |
| Denver | $395 – $1,485 |
| Seattle | $435 – $1,625 |
Estimates: the US national range adjusted per metro with the BEA Regional Price Parities for services (2023). Residents often pay below the top of the range.
What is a fair price?
A fair price for local movers sits at or below the typical advertised figure. Residents who compare a couple of quotes usually pay noticeably less than the high end. Use the table above as a benchmark, then check your specific quote against what people actually paid.
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How much does moving a 1-bedroom apartment locally cost in the US?
As of September 2026, moving a 1-bedroom apartment locally is typically advertised between $400 and $1,500 per move in the US, with most quotes around $800. Figures come from published 2025–26 US cost guides (Angi, HomeGuide, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, StyleSeat, CareCredit, GoodRx and others).
What is a fair price for local movers?
A fair price sits at or below the typical advertised figure of about $800 per move. Compare two or three quotes and check them against what residents report actually paying on Mizan.
Why do prices differ between metros?
Local labor and operating costs differ. The metro ranges here apply the US Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for services (2023, latest published), so a quote in Seattle naturally runs above one in Las Vegas for the same job.