Moving cost calculator
Free moving cost calculator
Pick a route, home size, and a move date. We'll show you a real number with the math behind it — no email required.
We verify every mover against
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
USDOT
U.S. Department of Transportation
AMSA
American Moving & Storage Association
BBB
Better Business Bureau
Estimate your move
Free. No email needed to see your number.
2,147+
Quotes calibrated
Pricing model anchored on real moving-industry data.
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Vetted national van lines
Every mover verified against the FMCSA SAFER database.
60s
To a real estimate
No phone number required to see your number.
24h
To a binding quote
From one FMCSA-licensed mover. Never six.
Calculator coverage
By move type
The engine handles every common move shape. Each move-type page surfaces a per-state grid + corridor-specific cost guidance.
Long-distance
Long-distance moving
Moves over ~50–100 miles, typically across state lines. Priced primarily by weight × distance.
See cost guideLocal
Local moving
Moves within ~50 miles. Typically priced hourly (number of movers × hours × rate).
See cost guideInterstate
Interstate moving
Crosses state lines and falls under FMCSA regulation. Federally-licensed movers required.
See cost guide
Most-quoted routes this month
Real cost mid-points calculated through our engine — adjust the calculator above for your home size and dates.
Network
How our verified mover network works
When you request a binding quote, we route your move details to one FMCSA-licensed carrier handling your specific route. The vetting happens before the handoff — by the time a mover contacts you, they've already cleared our verification process.
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FMCSA-licensed only
Every mover we route a lead to holds active USDOT and Motor Carrier authority. We verify against the FMCSA SAFER database before forwarding any quote request.
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One mover per request
When you ask for a binding quote, we hand-pick a single carrier suited to your route — never a multi-mover bidding war on your phone number.
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Phone numbers stay private
Your contact info goes to one mover and to our internal record-keeping only. We don't sell or syndicate phone numbers to data brokers or lead aggregators.
Common questions
Plain-English answers, written to be useful — not to fill space.
- Is the moving cost calculator free?
- Yes. The MovingCost moving cost calculator is free and unlimited. Pick an origin, destination, home size, and move date to get an estimate with the full math shown — weight, distance, corridor rate, season, and add-ons.
- Do I need to enter an email or phone number to use the calculator?
- No. The calculator returns your estimate on the page with no email, phone number, or sign-up. Contact details are only needed if you choose to request a binding quote from a licensed mover.
- How accurate is the moving cost estimate?
- Estimates use industry-standard shipment weights by home size, a per-pound-per-mile corridor rate, and seasonal pricing, calibrated against 2,147+ real quotes. Most actual quotes land within the low–high range shown. Your final price depends on your real inventory, access (stairs, long carries), and services, which is why a mover's binding estimate is the number to sign.
- How is a long-distance moving cost estimate calculated?
- Long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance × corridor rate. A 2-bedroom home weighs about 5,000 lbs; at roughly $0.70 per pound per 1,000 miles, a 1,500-mile move starts near $5,250 before season and add-ons. Summer moves run 15–25% higher, and full packing adds about 18%.
- How is a local moving estimate calculated?
- Local moves (under about 50 miles) are priced hourly: crew size × hourly rate × job length, plus a truck fee. A 2-bedroom local move usually takes 2–3 movers 4–6 hours, or about $720–$1,800 all-in.
- What's the difference between an estimate and a moving quote?
- A calculator estimate is a data-backed range for budgeting. A moving quote comes from a specific mover after reviewing your inventory — ask for a binding or not-to-exceed quote so the price can't rise on moving day as long as your inventory doesn't change.