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Cost of a local 4+ bedroom move in Columbus, OH

Expect $2,020–$3,550 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 $3,770–$6,700.

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$1,920$3,350BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Columbus

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,980–$3,480$200–$490
15 mi$2,040–$3,580$220–$510
30 mi$2,130–$3,730$240–$540
60 mi$2,310–$4,030$280–$600

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,880–$3,300
April$2,020–$3,550
June$2,270–$3,980
July$2,330–$4,090
October$2,020–$3,550
December$1,920–$3,380

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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