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Cost to move from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR
About 642 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $2,700–$4,350 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 | $1,080–$1,740 | $1,330–$2,190 | $930–$1,510 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,560–$2,510 | $2,060–$3,410 | $940–$1,540 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $2,700–$4,350 | $3,450–$5,700 | $950–$1,570 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $4,560–$7,370 | $5,810–$9,620 | $970–$1,630 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $6,120–$9,880 | $7,870–$13,030 | $990–$1,690 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 642 mi) | $1,620 | $2,570 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $200 | $250 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $500 | $850 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $380 | $680 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $23.27/h in San Francisco vs. $22.17/h in Portland (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 33,807 people moved from California to Oregon in one year, and 22,162 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $2,510–$4,050 |
| April | $2,700–$4,350 |
| July | $3,110–$5,010 |
| October | $2,700–$4,350 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Francisco to Portland?
A 2-bedroom move of about 642 road miles costs roughly $2,700–$4,350 with full-service movers in October, or $950–$1,570 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from San Francisco to Portland?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.