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Cost of a local studio move in Milwaukee, WI

Expect $470–$850 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 $720–$1,300.

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$370$650BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Milwaukee

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$450–$810$140–$310
15 mi$480–$870$160–$330
30 mi$530–$950$180–$360
60 mi$630–$1,110$220–$420

By month

MonthFull service
January$440–$790
April$470–$850
June$530–$950
July$550–$980
October$470–$850
December$450–$810

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

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