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Cost of a local 4+ bedroom move in New Orleans, LA

Expect $1,800–$3,160 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 9–12 hours, ~11,000 lb of belongings), or $210–$510 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $3,550–$6,310.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 9.3-12.4 h$1,700$2,960BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across New Orleans

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,760–$3,100$200–$490
15 mi$1,820–$3,190$220–$510
30 mi$1,890–$3,320$240–$540
60 mi$2,050–$3,580$280–$600

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,670–$2,940
April$1,800–$3,160
June$2,020–$3,540
July$2,070–$3,630
October$1,800–$3,160
December$1,710–$3,000

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Birmingham, Tampa), New Orleans is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in New Orleans

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