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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Boston, MA

Expect $1,770–$3,020 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 7–9 hours, ~8,000 lb of belongings), or $190–$450 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $3,020–$5,270.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 7.3-9.4 h$1,670$2,820BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Boston

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,730–$2,940$180–$430
15 mi$1,790–$3,050$200–$450
30 mi$1,890–$3,220$220–$480
60 mi$2,090–$3,550$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,650–$2,800
April$1,770–$3,020
June$1,990–$3,380
July$2,040–$3,470
October$1,770–$3,020
December$1,690–$2,870

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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