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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Columbus, OH

Expect $930–$1,700 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 $1,680–$3,050.

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$830$1,500BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Columbus

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$890–$1,650$160–$370
15 mi$940–$1,730$180–$390
30 mi$1,010–$1,840$200–$420
60 mi$1,140–$2,060$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$860–$1,590
April$930–$1,700
June$1,040–$1,910
July$1,060–$1,960
October$930–$1,700
December$880–$1,620

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Jacksonville, Kansas City, St. Louis, Pittsburgh), Columbus is slightly pricier for the same job.

Other home sizes in Columbus

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