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Moving costs in Washington, DC
Movers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median $20.47/h (BLS OEWS 2025), 5.8% above the national median of $19.35. That ranks 21 of 50 metros we cover, so expect billed rates around $53–$70 per mover per hour. Diesel in the East Coast region costs $6.03/gal (EIA, 2026-11-02).
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Local move estimates in Washington
October move, about 12 miles between homes, with the truck fee.
| Home size | Crew & time | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers, 3–4 h | $460–$820 | $710–$1,270 | $150–$330 |
| 1-bedroom | 2 movers, 4–6 h | $560–$1,100 | $1,060–$2,000 | $160–$360 |
| 2-bedroom | 3 movers, 5–7 h | $950–$1,750 | $1,700–$3,100 | $170–$390 |
| 3-bedroom | 4 movers, 7–9 h | $1,660–$2,830 | $2,910–$5,080 | $190–$450 |
| 4+ bedroom | 4 movers, 9–12 h | $2,090–$3,660 | $3,840–$6,810 | $210–$510 |
Metro facts that move the price
- Population (Census, July 2024): 6,436,489
- Net domestic migration 2024: -22,784 people left on net, so outbound demand is higher and outbound slots book up first in summer
- Peak season (June–August) adds about 12–15% vs. October; winter is ~5–7% cheaper.
Long-distance moves from Washington
- Baltimore, MD · 42 mi
- New York, NY · 244 mi
- Virginia Beach, VA · 184 mi
- Richmond, VA · 116 mi
- Boston, MA · 472 mi
- Los Angeles, CA · 2,753 mi
- Chicago, IL · 712 mi
- Providence, RI · 430 mi
- Seattle, WA · 2,786 mi
- Atlanta, GA · 651 mi
- Denver, CO · 1,787 mi
- Philadelphia, PA · 148 mi
- Portland, OR · 2,817 mi
- Riverside, CA · 2,699 mi
- San Francisco, CA · 2,922 mi
- Miami, FL · 1,112 mi
- Minneapolis, MN · 1,117 mi
- Dallas, TX · 1,418 mi
- Houston, TX · 1,462 mi
- San Diego, CA · 2,724 mi
- Sacramento, CA · 2,846 mi
- Tampa, FL · 982 mi
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FAQ
How much do movers cost per hour in Washington?
Based on the BLS 2025 median wage for movers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro ($20.47/h), billed rates work out to about $53–$70 per mover per hour, including the company's overhead and the truck.
How much is a local 2-bedroom move in Washington?
About $950–$1,750 for a 3-person crew on a ~12-mile move in October, before packing and tips.