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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Kansas City, MO

Expect $940–$1,720 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 $1,690–$3,070.

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$840$1,520BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Kansas City

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$900–$1,670$160–$370
15 mi$950–$1,750$180–$390
30 mi$1,020–$1,860$200–$420
60 mi$1,150–$2,090$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$870–$1,600
April$940–$1,720
June$1,050–$1,930
July$1,080–$1,980
October$940–$1,720
December$890–$1,640

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

Other home sizes in Kansas City

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