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Cost of a local studio move in Boston, MA

Expect $480–$860 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 3–4 hours, ~2,000 lb of belongings), or $150–$330 if you rent a 10 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $730–$1,310.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 3.3-4.4 h$380$660BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Boston

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$460–$820$140–$310
15 mi$490–$880$160–$330
30 mi$540–$960$180–$360
60 mi$640–$1,130$220–$420

By month

MonthFull service
January$450–$800
April$480–$860
June$540–$970
July$550–$990
October$480–$860
December$460–$820

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

1-bedroom · 2-bedroom · 3-bedroom · 4+ bedroom

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