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Cost to move from New York, NY to Houston, TX
About 1,701 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $4,630–$7,300 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 | $1,850–$2,920 | $2,100–$3,370 | $2,280–$3,690 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,730–$4,290 | $3,230–$5,190 | $2,290–$3,720 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $4,630–$7,300 | $5,380–$8,650 | $2,300–$3,750 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $7,610–$12,040 | $8,860–$14,290 | $2,320–$3,810 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $10,340–$16,330 | $12,090–$19,480 | $2,340–$3,870 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,701 mi) | $3,480 | $5,480 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $6.03/gal) | $390 | $500 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $450 | $760 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $310 | $560 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $20.81/h in New York vs. $18.27/h in Houston (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $6.03/gal (East Coast, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Census ACS 2023: about 29,610 people moved from New York to Texas in one year, and 18,956 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $4,310–$6,790 |
| April | $4,630–$7,300 |
| July | $5,330–$8,400 |
| October | $4,630–$7,300 |
Going the other way? See Houston to New York.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Houston?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,701 road miles costs roughly $4,630–$7,300 with full-service movers in October, or $2,300–$3,750 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from New York to Houston?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.