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Cost of a local 2-bedroom move in Washington, DC

Expect $950–$1,750 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 $1,700–$3,100.

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$850$1,550BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Washington

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$920–$1,700$160–$370
15 mi$970–$1,780$180–$390
30 mi$1,040–$1,890$200–$420
60 mi$1,170–$2,130$240–$480

By month

MonthFull service
January$890–$1,630
April$950–$1,750
June$1,070–$1,970
July$1,100–$2,020
October$950–$1,750
December$910–$1,670

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Los Angeles, Buffalo, Baltimore, New York), Washington is slightly pricier for the same job.

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