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Cost of a local studio move in Seattle, WA

Expect $500–$890 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 3–4 hours, ~2,000 lb of belongings), or $150–$330 if you rent a 10 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $750–$1,340.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 3.3-4.4 h$400$690BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Seattle

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$480–$850$140–$310
15 mi$510–$910$160–$330
30 mi$560–$1,000$180–$360
60 mi$660–$1,170$220–$420

By month

MonthFull service
January$460–$830
April$500–$890
June$560–$1,000
July$570–$1,030
October$500–$890
December$470–$850

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

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