Home › Routes › Houston → Phoenix
Cost to move from Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ
About 1,217 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $3,670–$5,830 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 | $1,470–$2,330 | $1,720–$2,780 | $1,650–$2,690 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,150–$3,410 | $2,650–$4,310 | $1,660–$2,720 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $3,670–$5,830 | $4,420–$7,180 | $1,670–$2,750 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $6,070–$9,690 | $7,320–$11,940 | $1,690–$2,810 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $8,220–$13,100 | $9,970–$16,250 | $1,710–$2,870 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,217 mi) | $2,630 | $4,150 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $5.91/gal) | $280 | $350 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $390 | $670 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $370 | $670 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $18.27/h in Houston vs. $21.61/h in Phoenix (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 16,779 people moved from Texas to Arizona in one year, and 19,900 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $3,410–$5,430 |
| April | $3,670–$5,830 |
| July | $4,220–$6,710 |
| October | $3,670–$5,830 |
Going the other way? See Phoenix to Houston.
More: moving costs in Houston · moving costs in Phoenix
Moving cost calculator
Your estimate appears here.
Want movers to contact you?
This form is disabled until we've approved a vetted partner. Nothing you type here is sent or stored.
FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Phoenix?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,217 road miles costs roughly $3,670–$5,830 with full-service movers in October, or $1,670–$2,750 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from Houston to Phoenix?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.