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Cost of a local 4+ bedroom move in Boston, MA

Expect $2,230–$3,910 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 9–12 hours, ~11,000 lb of belongings), or $210–$510 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $3,980–$7,060.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 9.3-12.4 h$2,130$3,710BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Boston

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$2,180–$3,830$200–$490
15 mi$2,250–$3,940$220–$510
30 mi$2,350–$4,110$240–$540
60 mi$2,540–$4,440$280–$600

By month

MonthFull service
January$2,070–$3,640
April$2,230–$3,910
June$2,500–$4,380
July$2,560–$4,500
October$2,230–$3,910
December$2,120–$3,710

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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