(844) 739-7771
Saving Moving
Book your move

How Much Does It Cost to Move?

Local moves are priced by the hour. Pick your home size and distance in the calculator for an estimate, then get a free quote with your exact crew and hours.

Home size

Moving day

$10 more per hour on Fridays, Saturdays and from the 28th of the month to the 2nd of the next.

Payment

Debit and credit cards, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and PayPal.

Distance

Miles to travel 0 mi

Drive time calculated at 42 mi/hr · doubled for return trip

Your estimate

Estimated total

$345

Range: $230 – $460

Estimate
Movers2
Est. hours2–4 hrs
Hourly rate$115/hr
Distance0 mi
Drive time cost$0
Get your exact quote

The estimate covers the crew's time before extras such as packing or heavy items. Your free quote confirms the crew and the hours for your addresses.

Pricing

How moving costs are calculated

The cost of hiring local movers generally ranges from $278 to $8,000, depending on the size and complexity of your move. For relocations within our service area, the price is the hourly rate of the crew times the hours the move takes, plus the drive time between the two addresses.

The table shows the typical crew, hours and hourly rate for each home size. Your free quote confirms them for your addresses before moving day.

Typical crew, hours and hourly rate for a local move in Southern California
Home size and crew Typical hours Per hour Before drive time (cash)
Studio2 movers 2–4 hrs $115cash $125card $230–$460
1 bedroom2 movers 3–6 hrs $115cash $125card $345–$690
2 bedrooms3 movers 4–8 hrs $160cash $170card $640–$1,280
3 bedrooms4 movers 6–12 hrs $215cash $225card $1,290–$2,580
4 bedrooms4 movers 8–14 hrs $215cash $225card $1,720–$3,010
5+ bedrooms5 movers 10–16 hrs $320cash $330card $3,200–$5,120

$10 more per hour on Fridays, Saturdays and from the 28th of the month to the 2nd of the next. Card and other electronic payments are $10 more per hour. Drive time between the two addresses is added at the same hourly rate.

Cost factors

What changes the price of a move

  • Home size

    More bedrooms mean more boxes and furniture, a bigger crew and more hours.

  • Distance

    The drive between the two addresses is part of the time you pay for.

  • Access

    Stairs, elevators, long walks from the truck and parking at both addresses add time.

  • Packing

    Packing your whole home or only fragile items adds time and materials.

  • Special items

    Pianos, safes and very heavy furniture can need extra movers or equipment.

  • Moving date

    The end of the month and summer weekends are the busiest days to book.

FAQ

Moving cost questions

Local moves generally cost between $278 and $8,000. A studio usually needs 2 movers for 2–4 hours, a 2-bedroom home 3 movers for 4–8 hours and a 4-bedroom home 4 movers for 8–14 hours.
Yes. We charge $10 more per hour on Fridays, Saturdays and from the 28th of the month to the 2nd of the next. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays are charged at the normal rate. Card and other electronic payments are $10 more per hour.
No. The calculator gives an estimate; your free quote confirms the crew and the estimated hours for your addresses.
The drive between the two addresses is part of the moving time. The calculator adds it from the distance you enter.
Pack ahead, take apart what you can, reserve elevators and parking, and book a mid-week, mid-month date.
Yes. Saving Moving, LLC is registered with the US Department of Transportation under USDOT number 3988035.

Ready to move in Southern California?

Get your free quote with the crew size and estimated hours.

Call (844) 739-7771
Call now