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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in San Jose, CA

Expect $1,040–$1,920 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 $1,790–$3,270.

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$940$1,720BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across San Jose

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,010–$1,860$160–$370
15 mi$1,060–$1,940$180–$390
30 mi$1,130–$2,070$200–$420
60 mi$1,290–$2,330$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$970–$1,780
April$1,040–$1,920
June$1,170–$2,150
July$1,200–$2,210
October$1,040–$1,920
December$990–$1,820

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

Other home sizes in San Jose

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