Local moving · Texas
How Much Do Movers Cost in Houston, TX?
Movers in Houston cost about $1,400–$1,925 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $175 per hour for 8–11 billable hours.
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Modeled 2-bedroom move in Houston
Local moving cost in Houston by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $115/hr | 4.5–8 | $525–$925 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $115–$175/hr | 6–9.5 | $700–$1,675 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $175/hr | 8–11 | $1,400–$1,925 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $175–$230/hr | 11–14.5 | $1,925–$3,325 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $230/hr | 13–18 | $3,000–$4,150 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $230–$345/hr | 21.5–28 | $4,950–$9,650 |
How Houston compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Houston models 2.9% below the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 147 mi | $1,450–$1,975 |
| San Antonio, TX | 190 mi | $1,350–$1,875 |
| Dallas, TX | 225 mi | $1,400–$1,925 |
What adds hours on a Houston move
At $175–$230 per hour, a Houston 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 Houston?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 790 | $3,050–$4,050 | $4,400–$5,900 |
| Atlanta, GA | 835 | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,150–$5,500 |
| Tampa, FL | 940 | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Orlando, FL | 985 | $3,200–$4,300 | $4,650–$6,200 |
| Denver, CO | 1,020 | $3,300–$4,400 | $4,800–$6,400 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,400–$1,925 local 2-bedroom becomes $3,050–$4,050 for the 790 miles to Nashville, Houston's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Moving companies Houston: common questions
How much do movers cost in Houston?
Movers in Houston cost about $1,400–$1,925 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $175 per hour for 8–11 billable hours. A studio starts at $525–$925 and a 5-bedroom reaches $4,950–$9,650.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Houston?
Crew rates model at $175 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $175–$230 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in Houston?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Houston, for a total of $1,925–$3,325.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from Houston to Nashville models at about $3,500 in October vs $3,900 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Houston 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 Houston's labor index of 0.96; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Houston's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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