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Moving costs in San Francisco, CA
Movers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro earn a median $23.27/h (BLS OEWS 2025), 20.3% above the national median of $19.35. That ranks 1 of 50 metros we cover, so expect billed rates around $61–$79 per mover per hour. Diesel in the California region costs $8.08/gal (EIA, 2026-11-02).
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Local move estimates in San Francisco
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 | $500–$900 | $750–$1,350 | $150–$330 |
| 1-bedroom | 2 movers, 4–6 h | $630–$1,220 | $1,130–$2,120 | $160–$360 |
| 2-bedroom | 3 movers, 5–7 h | $1,070–$1,970 | $1,820–$3,320 | $170–$390 |
| 3-bedroom | 4 movers, 7–9 h | $1,880–$3,190 | $3,130–$5,440 | $190–$450 |
| 4+ bedroom | 4 movers, 9–12 h | $2,360–$4,140 | $4,110–$7,290 | $210–$510 |
Metro facts that move the price
- Population (Census, July 2024): 4,648,486
- Net domestic migration 2024: -39,938 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 San Francisco
- Los Angeles, CA · 417 mi
- Riverside, CA · 462 mi
- San Diego, CA · 550 mi
- Sacramento, CA · 90 mi
- Phoenix, AZ · 784 mi
- New York, NY · 3,079 mi
- Las Vegas, NV · 500 mi
- Washington, DC · 2,922 mi
- Dallas, TX · 1,777 mi
- Houston, TX · 1,971 mi
- Seattle, WA · 815 mi
- Portland, OR · 642 mi
Moving to San Francisco
- from Los Angeles, CA
- from Riverside, CA
- from San Diego, CA
- from Sacramento, CA
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- from New York, NY
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FAQ
How much do movers cost per hour in San Francisco?
Based on the BLS 2025 median wage for movers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro ($23.27/h), billed rates work out to about $61–$79 per mover per hour, including the company's overhead and the truck.
How much is a local 2-bedroom move in San Francisco?
About $1,070–$1,970 for a 3-person crew on a ~12-mile move in October, before packing and tips.