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Cost of a local 4+ bedroom move in Washington, DC

Expect $2,090–$3,660 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 9–12 hours, ~11,000 lb of belongings), or $210–$510 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $3,840–$6,810.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 9.3-12.4 h$1,990$3,460BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Washington

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$2,050–$3,590$200–$490
15 mi$2,110–$3,700$220–$510
30 mi$2,200–$3,850$240–$540
60 mi$2,380–$4,160$280–$600

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,940–$3,410
April$2,090–$3,660
June$2,340–$4,100
July$2,400–$4,210
October$2,090–$3,660
December$1,980–$3,480

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

Other home sizes in Washington

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