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

Expect $1,790–$3,040 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–$5,290.

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$2,840BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Sacramento

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,740–$2,960$180–$430
15 mi$1,810–$3,070$200–$450
30 mi$1,900–$3,240$220–$480
60 mi$2,100–$3,570$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,660–$2,820
April$1,790–$3,040
June$2,000–$3,400
July$2,050–$3,490
October$1,790–$3,040
December$1,700–$2,880

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

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