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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Los Angeles, CA

Expect $560–$1,090 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 4–6 hours, ~3,000 lb of belongings), or $160–$360 if you rent a 15 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $1,060–$1,990.

Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 4.3-6.4 h$460$890BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Los Angeles

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$540–$1,060$150–$340
15 mi$570–$1,110$170–$360
30 mi$610–$1,190$190–$390
60 mi$710–$1,340$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$520–$1,020
April$560–$1,090
June$630–$1,220
July$640–$1,260
October$560–$1,090
December$530–$1,040

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

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