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Cost of a local 4+ bedroom move in San Francisco, CA

Expect $2,360–$4,140 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 9–12 hours, ~11,000 lb of belongings), or $210–$510 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $4,110–$7,290.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 9.3-12.4 h$2,260$3,940BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across San Francisco

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$2,310–$4,060$200–$490
15 mi$2,380–$4,170$220–$510
30 mi$2,490–$4,350$240–$540
60 mi$2,690–$4,700$280–$600

By month

MonthFull service
January$2,200–$3,850
April$2,360–$4,140
June$2,640–$4,640
July$2,720–$4,760
October$2,360–$4,140
December$2,240–$3,930

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Seattle, Minneapolis, San Jose, Louisville), San Francisco is slightly pricier for the same job.

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