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Cost of a local studio move in Los Angeles, CA

Expect $450–$820 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 3–4 hours, ~2,000 lb of belongings), or $150–$330 if you rent a 10 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $700–$1,270.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 3.3-4.4 h$350$620BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Los Angeles

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$430–$780$140–$310
15 mi$460–$830$160–$330
30 mi$510–$910$180–$360
60 mi$600–$1,060$220–$420

By month

MonthFull service
January$420–$760
April$450–$820
June$510–$910
July$520–$940
October$450–$820
December$430–$780

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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