Local moving · Colorado
How Much Do Movers Cost in Boulder, CO?
Movers in Boulder cost about $1,525–$2,100 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $190 per hour for 8–11 billable hours.
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Modeled 2-bedroom move in Boulder
Local moving cost in Boulder by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $125/hr | 4.5–8 | $575–$1,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $125–$190/hr | 6–9.5 | $750–$1,800 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $190/hr | 8–11 | $1,525–$2,100 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $190–$250/hr | 11–14.5 | $2,100–$3,625 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $250/hr | 13–18 | $3,250–$4,500 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $250–$380/hr | 21.5–28 | $5,375–$10,650 |
How Boulder compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Boulder models 5.8% above the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 24 mi | $1,525–$2,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 41 mi | $1,450–$1,975 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 85 mi | $1,450–$1,975 |
What adds hours on a Boulder move
At $190–$250 per hour, a Boulder 3-bedroom move bills 11–14.5 hours in our model; stairs, long carries and unpacked boxes are what push it past 14.5.
Moving out of Boulder?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 420 | $2,050–$2,750 | $2,900–$3,900 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 700 | $2,850–$3,750 | $4,100–$5,450 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 710 | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,150–$5,500 |
| Boise, ID | 730 | $2,900–$3,850 | $4,200–$5,600 |
| Dallas, TX | 815 | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,100–$5,450 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,525–$2,100 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,050–$2,750 for the 420 miles to Salt Lake City, Boulder's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Boulder movers: common questions
How much do movers cost in Boulder?
Movers in Boulder cost about $1,525–$2,100 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $190 per hour for 8–11 billable hours. A studio starts at $575–$1,000 and a 5-bedroom reaches $5,375–$10,650.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Boulder?
Crew rates model at $190 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $190–$250 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in Boulder?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Boulder, for a total of $2,100–$3,625.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from Boulder to Salt Lake City models at about $2,400 in October vs $2,650 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Boulder estimate?
Packing materials, packing labor, storage, specialty items such as pianos or safes, and long carries or stair fees are not in the modeled range; ask movers to list them on the quote.
How these numbers are made
Local figures use our hourly model (crew × base rate × labor index × billable hours) with Boulder's labor index of 1.05; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Boulder's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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