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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Seattle, WA

Expect $1,060–$1,940 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 $1,810–$3,290.

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$960$1,740BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Seattle

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,020–$1,880$160–$370
15 mi$1,070–$1,970$180–$390
30 mi$1,150–$2,100$200–$420
60 mi$1,300–$2,360$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$980–$1,810
April$1,060–$1,940
June$1,180–$2,180
July$1,210–$2,230
October$1,060–$1,940
December$1,000–$1,850

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

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