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Cost to move from Los Angeles, CA to Nashville, TN
About 2,132 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $5,660–$8,840 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 | $2,260–$3,540 | $2,510–$3,990 | $2,840–$4,570 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,340–$5,220 | $3,840–$6,120 | $2,850–$4,600 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $5,660–$8,840 | $6,410–$10,190 | $2,860–$4,630 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $9,260–$14,500 | $10,510–$16,750 | $2,880–$4,690 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $12,600–$19,720 | $14,350–$22,870 | $2,900–$4,750 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 2,132 mi) | $4,230 | $6,660 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $660 | $850 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $440 | $740 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $330 | $590 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $20.38/h in Los Angeles vs. $19.13/h in Nashville (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 23,961 people moved from California to Tennessee in one year, and 5,343 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $5,260–$8,220 |
| April | $5,660–$8,840 |
| July | $6,510–$10,170 |
| October | $5,660–$8,840 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Nashville?
A 2-bedroom move of about 2,132 road miles costs roughly $5,660–$8,840 with full-service movers in October, or $2,860–$4,630 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from Los Angeles to Nashville?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.