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Cost to move from Riverside, CA to Houston, TX
About 1,585 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $4,550–$7,160 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 | $1,820–$2,860 | $2,070–$3,310 | $2,130–$3,450 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,680–$4,200 | $3,180–$5,100 | $2,140–$3,480 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $4,550–$7,160 | $5,300–$8,510 | $2,150–$3,510 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $7,500–$11,820 | $8,750–$14,070 | $2,170–$3,570 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $10,180–$16,020 | $11,930–$19,170 | $2,190–$3,630 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,585 mi) | $3,270 | $5,160 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $490 | $630 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $480 | $810 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $310 | $560 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $22.15/h in Riverside 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 | $4,240–$6,660 |
| April | $4,550–$7,160 |
| July | $5,240–$8,230 |
| October | $4,550–$7,160 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Riverside to Houston?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,585 road miles costs roughly $4,550–$7,160 with full-service movers in October, or $2,150–$3,510 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from Riverside to Houston?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.