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Cost to move from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY
About 3,079 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $7,700–$11,980 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 | $3,080–$4,790 | $3,330–$5,240 | $4,060–$6,520 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,560–$7,090 | $5,060–$7,990 | $4,070–$6,550 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $7,700–$11,980 | $8,450–$13,330 | $4,080–$6,580 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $12,550–$19,570 | $13,800–$21,820 | $4,100–$6,640 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $17,110–$26,650 | $18,860–$29,800 | $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 $8.08/gal) | $960 | $1,220 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $500 | $850 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $360 | $640 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $23.27/h in San Francisco vs. $20.81/h in New York (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 31,097 people moved from California to New York in one year, and 35,062 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $7,160–$11,140 |
| April | $7,700–$11,980 |
| July | $8,860–$13,780 |
| October | $7,700–$11,980 |
Going the other way? See New York to San Francisco.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to New York?
A 2-bedroom move of about 3,079 road miles costs roughly $7,700–$11,980 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 San Francisco to New York?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.