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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Tampa, FL

Expect $1,480–$2,520 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 7–9 hours, ~8,000 lb of belongings), or $190–$450 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $2,730–$4,770.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 7.3-9.4 h$1,380$2,320BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Tampa

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,440–$2,460$180–$430
15 mi$1,500–$2,550$200–$450
30 mi$1,580–$2,680$220–$480
60 mi$1,740–$2,960$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,380–$2,340
April$1,480–$2,520
June$1,660–$2,820
July$1,700–$2,900
October$1,480–$2,520
December$1,410–$2,390

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Birmingham, San Antonio, Houston, Oklahoma City), Tampa is slightly pricier for the same job.

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