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Cost of a local studio move in New York, NY

Expect $460–$830 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 $710–$1,280.

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$360$630BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across New York

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$440–$790$140–$310
15 mi$470–$840$160–$330
30 mi$520–$920$180–$360
60 mi$610–$1,080$220–$420

By month

MonthFull service
January$430–$770
April$460–$830
June$520–$930
July$530–$950
October$460–$830
December$440–$790

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (San Diego, Baltimore, Buffalo, Philadelphia), New York is slightly cheaper for the same job.

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