Moving costs in New York, NY
Movers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro earn a median $20.81/h (BLS OEWS 2025), 7.5% above the national median of $19.35. That ranks 18 of 50 metros we cover, so expect billed rates around $54–$71 per mover per hour. Diesel in the East Coast region costs $6.03/gal (EIA, 2026-11-02).
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Local move estimates in New York
October move, about 12 miles between homes, with the truck fee.
| Home size | Crew & time | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers, 3–4 h | $460–$830 | $710–$1,280 | $150–$330 |
| 1-bedroom | 2 movers, 4–6 h | $570–$1,110 | $1,070–$2,010 | $160–$360 |
| 2-bedroom | 3 movers, 5–7 h | $970–$1,780 | $1,720–$3,130 | $170–$390 |
| 3-bedroom | 4 movers, 7–9 h | $1,690–$2,870 | $2,940–$5,120 | $190–$450 |
| 4+ bedroom | 4 movers, 9–12 h | $2,120–$3,720 | $3,870–$6,870 | $210–$510 |
Metro facts that move the price
- Population (Census, July 2024): 19,940,274
- Net domestic migration 2024: -146,888 people left on net, so outbound demand is higher and outbound slots book up first in summer
- Peak season (June–August) adds about 12–15% vs. October; winter is ~5–7% cheaper.
Long-distance moves from New York
- Buffalo, NY · 351 mi
- Washington, DC · 244 mi
- Philadelphia, PA · 97 mi
- Miami, FL · 1,311 mi
- Atlanta, GA · 895 mi
- Boston, MA · 228 mi
- Los Angeles, CA · 2,935 mi
- Tampa, FL · 1,205 mi
- Orlando, FL · 1,127 mi
- Hartford, CT · 121 mi
- Dallas, TX · 1,645 mi
- Pittsburgh, PA · 378 mi
- Charlotte, NC · 637 mi
- Houston, TX · 1,701 mi
- Baltimore, MD · 203 mi
- Chicago, IL · 853 mi
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,003 mi
- Phoenix, AZ · 2,568 mi
- Riverside, CA · 2,883 mi
- Raleigh, NC · 508 mi
- San Francisco, CA · 3,079 mi
- Nashville, TN · 910 mi
- Denver, CO · 1,953 mi
- Providence, RI · 186 mi
- Virginia Beach, VA · 344 mi
- San Diego, CA · 2,913 mi
- Seattle, WA · 2,882 mi
- Indianapolis, IN · 772 mi
- San Antonio, TX · 1,898 mi
- Austin, TX · 1,813 mi
- Richmond, VA · 343 mi
- Portland, OR · 2,927 mi
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FAQ
How much do movers cost per hour in New York?
Based on the BLS 2025 median wage for movers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro ($20.81/h), billed rates work out to about $54–$71 per mover per hour, including the company's overhead and the truck.
How much is a local 2-bedroom move in New York?
About $970–$1,780 for a 3-person crew on a ~12-mile move in October, before packing and tips.