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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Portland, OR

Expect $1,020–$1,880 for full-service movers (3 movers, about 5–7 hours, ~5,000 lb of belongings), or $170–$390 if you rent a 20 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $1,770–$3,230.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
3 movers x 5.3-7.4 h$920$1,680BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Portland

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$990–$1,820$160–$370
15 mi$1,040–$1,910$180–$390
30 mi$1,110–$2,030$200–$420
60 mi$1,260–$2,290$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$950–$1,750
April$1,020–$1,880
June$1,150–$2,110
July$1,180–$2,170
October$1,020–$1,880
December$970–$1,790

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Riverside, Denver, Sacramento, Boston), Portland is slightly pricier for the same job.

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