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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Seattle, WA

Expect $620–$1,210 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 4–6 hours, ~3,000 lb of belongings), or $160–$360 if you rent a 15 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $1,120–$2,110.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 4.3-6.4 h$520$1,010BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Seattle

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$590–$1,170$150–$340
15 mi$630–$1,220$170–$360
30 mi$680–$1,310$190–$390
60 mi$780–$1,480$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$570–$1,120
April$620–$1,210
June$690–$1,350
July$710–$1,390
October$620–$1,210
December$590–$1,150

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

Other home sizes in Seattle

Studio · 2-bedroom · 3-bedroom · 4+ bedroom

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