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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Boston, MA

Expect $1,010–$1,860 for full-service movers (3 movers, about 5–7 hours, ~5,000 lb of belongings), or $170–$390 if you rent a 20 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $1,760–$3,210.

Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
3 movers x 5.3-7.4 h$910$1,660BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Boston

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$980–$1,810$160–$370
15 mi$1,030–$1,890$180–$390
30 mi$1,100–$2,010$200–$420
60 mi$1,250–$2,260$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$940–$1,730
April$1,010–$1,860
June$1,140–$2,090
July$1,170–$2,140
October$1,010–$1,860
December$960–$1,770

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Sacramento, Riverside, Portland, Phoenix), Boston is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Boston

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