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Moving costs in Los Angeles, CA
Movers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro earn a median $20.38/h (BLS OEWS 2025), 5.3% above the national median of $19.35. That ranks 22 of 50 metros we cover, so expect billed rates around $53–$69 per mover per hour. Diesel in the California region costs $8.08/gal (EIA, 2026-11-02).
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Local move estimates in Los Angeles
October move, about 12 miles between homes, with the truck fee.
| Home size | Crew & time | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers, 3–4 h | $450–$820 | $700–$1,270 | $150–$330 |
| 1-bedroom | 2 movers, 4–6 h | $560–$1,090 | $1,060–$1,990 | $160–$360 |
| 2-bedroom | 3 movers, 5–7 h | $950–$1,750 | $1,700–$3,100 | $170–$390 |
| 3-bedroom | 4 movers, 7–9 h | $1,660–$2,820 | $2,910–$5,070 | $190–$450 |
| 4+ bedroom | 4 movers, 9–12 h | $2,080–$3,650 | $3,830–$6,800 | $210–$510 |
Metro facts that move the price
- Population (Census, July 2024): 12,927,614
- Net domestic migration 2024: -122,349 people left on net, so outbound demand is higher and outbound slots book up first in summer
- Peak season (June–August) adds about 12–15% vs. October; winter is ~5–7% cheaper.
Long-distance moves from Los Angeles
- San Francisco, CA · 417 mi
- Riverside, CA · 60 mi
- San Diego, CA · 134 mi
- Sacramento, CA · 434 mi
- San Jose, CA · 367 mi
- Phoenix, AZ · 428 mi
- New York, NY · 2,935 mi
- Las Vegas, NV · 274 mi
- Washington, DC · 2,753 mi
- Dallas, TX · 1,485 mi
- Houston, TX · 1,645 mi
- Seattle, WA · 1,152 mi
- Portland, OR · 991 mi
- Denver, CO · 996 mi
- Chicago, IL · 2,091 mi
- Atlanta, GA · 2,319 mi
- Miami, FL · 2,803 mi
- Boston, MA · 3,109 mi
- San Antonio, TX · 1,442 mi
- Austin, TX · 1,470 mi
- Nashville, TN · 2,132 mi
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FAQ
How much do movers cost per hour in Los Angeles?
Based on the BLS 2025 median wage for movers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro ($20.38/h), billed rates work out to about $53–$69 per mover per hour, including the company's overhead and the truck.
How much is a local 2-bedroom move in Los Angeles?
About $950–$1,750 for a 3-person crew on a ~12-mile move in October, before packing and tips.