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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Riverside, CA

Expect $1,790–$3,050 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 7–9 hours, ~8,000 lb of belongings), or $190–$450 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $3,040–$5,300.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 7.3-9.4 h$1,690$2,850BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Riverside

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,750–$2,970$180–$430
15 mi$1,810–$3,080$200–$450
30 mi$1,910–$3,250$220–$480
60 mi$2,110–$3,580$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,670–$2,830
April$1,790–$3,050
June$2,010–$3,410
July$2,060–$3,500
October$1,790–$3,050
December$1,700–$2,890

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

Other home sizes in Riverside

Studio · 1-bedroom · 2-bedroom · 4+ bedroom

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