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Cost to move from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX
About 1,971 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $5,370–$8,410 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 | $2,150–$3,370 | $2,400–$3,820 | $2,630–$4,240 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,170–$4,950 | $3,670–$5,850 | $2,640–$4,270 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $5,370–$8,410 | $6,120–$9,760 | $2,650–$4,300 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $8,820–$13,840 | $10,070–$16,090 | $2,670–$4,360 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $11,990–$18,800 | $13,740–$21,950 | $2,690–$4,420 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,971 mi) | $3,950 | $6,220 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $610 | $780 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $500 | $850 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $310 | $560 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $23.27/h in San Francisco 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 | $5,000–$7,830 |
| April | $5,370–$8,410 |
| July | $6,180–$9,680 |
| October | $5,370–$8,410 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to Houston?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,971 road miles costs roughly $5,370–$8,410 with full-service movers in October, or $2,650–$4,300 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from San Francisco to Houston?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.