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Cost to move from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA
About 1,645 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $4,490–$7,100 with full-service movers in October.
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Estimates by home size
| Home size | Typical weight | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,800–$2,840 | $2,050–$3,290 | $2,210–$3,570 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,650–$4,170 | $3,150–$5,070 | $2,220–$3,600 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $4,490–$7,100 | $5,240–$8,450 | $2,230–$3,630 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $7,390–$11,700 | $8,640–$13,950 | $2,250–$3,690 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $10,040–$15,870 | $11,790–$19,020 | $2,270–$3,750 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,645 mi) | $3,380 | $5,320 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $5.91/gal) | $370 | $480 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $390 | $670 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $350 | $630 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $18.27/h in Houston vs. $20.38/h in Los Angeles (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $5.91/gal (Gulf Coast, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Census ACS 2023: about 38,732 people moved from Texas to California in one year, and 93,970 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $4,180–$6,600 |
| April | $4,490–$7,100 |
| July | $5,170–$8,160 |
| October | $4,490–$7,100 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Los Angeles?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,645 road miles costs roughly $4,490–$7,100 with full-service movers in October, or $2,230–$3,630 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from Houston to Los Angeles?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.