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Cost to move from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX
About 1,645 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $4,640–$7,280 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 | $1,860–$2,910 | $2,110–$3,360 | $2,210–$3,570 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,730–$4,280 | $3,230–$5,180 | $2,220–$3,600 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $4,640–$7,280 | $5,390–$8,630 | $2,230–$3,630 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $7,620–$12,000 | $8,870–$14,250 | $2,250–$3,690 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $10,360–$16,290 | $12,110–$19,440 | $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 $8.08/gal) | $510 | $650 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $440 | $740 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $310 | $560 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $20.38/h in Los Angeles vs. $18.27/h in Houston (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $8.08/gal (California, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Census ACS 2023: about 93,970 people moved from California to Texas in one year, and 38,732 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $4,320–$6,770 |
| April | $4,640–$7,280 |
| July | $5,340–$8,380 |
| October | $4,640–$7,280 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Houston?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,645 road miles costs roughly $4,640–$7,280 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 Los Angeles to Houston?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.