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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Memphis, TN

Expect $1,550–$2,640 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 7–9 hours, ~8,000 lb of belongings), or $190–$450 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $2,800–$4,890.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 7.3-9.4 h$1,450$2,440BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Memphis

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,510–$2,570$180–$430
15 mi$1,570–$2,670$200–$450
30 mi$1,650–$2,810$220–$480
60 mi$1,820–$3,100$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,440–$2,460
April$1,550–$2,640
June$1,740–$2,960
July$1,780–$3,040
October$1,550–$2,640
December$1,470–$2,510

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Nashville, Virginia Beach, Atlanta, Las Vegas), Memphis is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Memphis

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