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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Dallas, TX

Expect $1,510–$2,580 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 $2,760–$4,830.

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$1,410$2,380BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Dallas

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,480–$2,510$180–$430
15 mi$1,530–$2,610$200–$450
30 mi$1,610–$2,750$220–$480
60 mi$1,780–$3,030$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,410–$2,400
April$1,510–$2,580
June$1,700–$2,890
July$1,740–$2,970
October$1,510–$2,580
December$1,440–$2,450

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Austin, Raleigh, Miami, Orlando), Dallas is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Dallas

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