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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Milwaukee, WI

Expect $590–$1,140 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 $1,090–$2,040.

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$490$940BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Milwaukee

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$560–$1,110$150–$340
15 mi$600–$1,160$170–$360
30 mi$640–$1,240$190–$390
60 mi$740–$1,410$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$550–$1,060
April$590–$1,140
June$660–$1,280
July$670–$1,320
October$590–$1,140
December$560–$1,090

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, Boston), Milwaukee is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Milwaukee

Studio · 2-bedroom · 3-bedroom · 4+ bedroom

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