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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Indianapolis, IN

Expect $990–$1,810 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 $1,740–$3,160.

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$890$1,610BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Indianapolis

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$950–$1,760$160–$370
15 mi$1,000–$1,840$180–$390
30 mi$1,070–$1,960$200–$420
60 mi$1,210–$2,200$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$920–$1,690
April$990–$1,810
June$1,100–$2,030
July$1,130–$2,090
October$990–$1,810
December$940–$1,720

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Philadelphia), Indianapolis is slightly cheaper for the same job.

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