Local moving · California
How Much Do Movers Cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Movers in Los Angeles cost about $1,675–$2,300 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $210 per hour for 8–11 billable hours.
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Modeled 2-bedroom move in Los Angeles
Local moving cost in Los Angeles by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $140/hr | 4.5–8 | $625–$1,125 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $140–$210/hr | 6–9.5 | $850–$2,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $210/hr | 8–11 | $1,675–$2,300 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $210–$280/hr | 11–14.5 | $2,300–$4,050 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $280/hr | 13–18 | $3,650–$5,050 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $280–$420/hr | 21.5–28 | $6,025–$11,750 |
How Los Angeles compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Los Angeles models 15.9% above the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim, CA | 24 mi | $1,650–$2,250 |
| Riverside, CA | 50 mi | $1,600–$2,200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 101 mi | $1,525–$2,100 |
What adds hours on a Los Angeles move
At $210–$280 per hour, a Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 285 | $2,000–$2,650 | $2,800–$3,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 425 | $2,100–$2,850 | $3,000–$4,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 690 | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,100–$5,500 |
| Boise, ID | 795 | $3,150–$4,150 | $4,550–$6,050 |
| Denver, CO | 965 | $3,250–$4,350 | $4,750–$6,300 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,675–$2,300 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,000–$2,650 for the 285 miles to Las Vegas, Los Angeles's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Los Angeles movers: common questions
How much do movers cost in Los Angeles?
Movers in Los Angeles cost about $1,675–$2,300 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $210 per hour for 8–11 billable hours. A studio starts at $625–$1,125 and a 5-bedroom reaches $6,025–$11,750.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Los Angeles?
Crew rates model at $210 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $210–$280 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in Los Angeles?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Los Angeles, for a total of $2,300–$4,050.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from Los Angeles to Las Vegas models at about $2,300 in October vs $2,550 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's labor index of 1.16; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Los Angeles's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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