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Cost to move from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
About 3,079 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $7,450–$11,660 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 | $2,980–$4,660 | $3,230–$5,110 | $4,060–$6,520 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,410–$6,900 | $4,910–$7,800 | $4,070–$6,550 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $7,450–$11,660 | $8,200–$13,010 | $4,080–$6,580 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $12,140–$19,040 | $13,390–$21,290 | $4,100–$6,640 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $16,550–$25,940 | $18,300–$29,090 | $4,120–$6,700 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 3,079 mi) | $5,890 | $9,270 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $6.03/gal) | $710 | $910 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $450 | $760 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $400 | $720 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $20.81/h in New York vs. $23.27/h in San Francisco (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 35,062 people moved from New York to California in one year, and 31,097 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $6,930–$10,840 |
| April | $7,450–$11,660 |
| July | $8,560–$13,400 |
| October | $7,450–$11,660 |
Going the other way? See San Francisco to New York.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to San Francisco?
A 2-bedroom move of about 3,079 road miles costs roughly $7,450–$11,660 with full-service movers in October, or $4,080–$6,580 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from New York to San Francisco?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.