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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Charlotte, NC

Expect $1,530–$2,600 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 $2,780–$4,850.

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$1,430$2,400BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Charlotte

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,490–$2,530$180–$430
15 mi$1,540–$2,630$200–$450
30 mi$1,630–$2,770$220–$480
60 mi$1,790–$3,050$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,420–$2,420
April$1,530–$2,600
June$1,710–$2,910
July$1,760–$2,990
October$1,530–$2,600
December$1,450–$2,470

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Las Vegas, Cleveland, Atlanta, Orlando), Charlotte is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Charlotte

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