Free Moving Cost Estimate Calculator

Price a local move by the hour and crew size, or with a flat rate by home size, to get an instant, itemized estimate. Adjust every rate to match your own pricing. Free, and no signup needed.

Movers, hours, and services

For the per-hour options, enter the number of hours in the quantity field. For flat home-size rates, leave the quantity at 1.

Add-ons (optional)

Your estimate will not go below this job minimum.
Estimated subtotal$0
Suggested price range$0 to $0
Your estimate$0

These figures are estimates to help you quote a job. Adjust the rates to match your local market, crew and fuel costs, distance, and how you price.

What is a moving cost estimate calculator?

It is a free tool that turns your crew, hours, and services into a fast, itemized price for a move. Instead of guessing or reworking a spreadsheet on every quote, you pick each service, set the hours or quantity, adjust the rate to match your pricing, and see the subtotal, a suggested range, and a recommended estimate right away. It works for hourly local moves and for flat home-size pricing.

How to use this moving cost calculator

Add one row per service. For an hourly move, pick a crew size (for example "2 movers and a truck (per hour)") and enter the number of hours as the quantity. For flat pricing, pick a home size (studio, 2-bedroom, and so on) and leave the quantity at 1. The tool fills in a typical starting rate for each, which you can change to match your market. Tick any add-ons such as a truck fee, stairs, or a heavy item, set your minimum, and your estimate updates instantly.

How do moving companies price a job?

Local moves are usually priced hourly: a crew size times an hourly rate, with a truck or travel fee and a minimum number of hours. Flat rates by home size are common for straightforward jobs and easier for the client to understand. Long-distance moves are different again, priced mostly on weight and mileage. Stairs, long carries, heavy items, and packing all add to the total, which is why every rate here is editable. For a deeper look at what to charge, see our guide on how to price a moving job. When the job is booked, bill it with our free moving company invoice template.

Typical moving costs

These are common starting points for local moves in the United States. Treat them as a baseline and adjust for your area and costs.

ServiceTypical rate
2 movers and a truck (per hour)$100 to $150
3 movers and a truck (per hour)$140 to $200
Local move, 2-bedroom (flat)$500 to $900
Local move, 3-bedroom (flat)$900 to $1,400
Truck and travel fee$50 to $150
Minimum charge$200 to $350

Tips for quoting a moving job

Do a quick walkthrough or video call to gauge the volume and access, keep a firm minimum and truck fee, and price stairs, long carries, and heavy items separately so they are not a surprise. Put the crew size, hourly rate or flat price, and what is included in writing before moving day. When the job is agreed, our free moving company quote template and estimate and quote generator turn the same line items into a professional document you can send in seconds.

This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes only. Your final price should reflect your own costs, local rates, distance, and the size and access of each job. Long-distance moves are usually priced on weight and mileage rather than the hourly and flat rates here.

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FAQs

Pick each service, a per-hour crew or a flat home-size rate, set the hours or quantity, and adjust the rate to match your pricing. Add a truck fee or heavy-item charge, then apply your minimum. The calculator totals it for you as you type.

Most local moves run roughly $400 to $1,500 depending on home size and crew, plus a truck or travel fee. A 2-bedroom move often lands around $600 to $900. Adjust the defaults in the calculator to fit your market and crew.

Hourly, a crew size times an hourly rate, is standard for local moves and protects you if the job runs long. Flat rates by home size are simpler for the client and work well for predictable jobs. Many movers quote hourly with a minimum, or a flat rate when the scope is clear. This calculator supports both.

Many companies set a minimum of about $200 to $350, often as a two-hour minimum plus a truck fee, so a small job still covers the crew and truck. The calculator lets you set your own minimum, and your estimate will never fall below it.

Home size and volume, crew size and hours, stairs and long carries, heavy or specialty items, distance and travel, and whether you pack. Long-distance moves also factor in weight and mileage, which are priced differently from the hourly and flat rates here.

Yes. It is completely free, with no signup and no credit card. Everything runs in your browser, so your numbers stay on your device.

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