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How Much Do Movers Cost in Madison, WI?
Movers in Madison 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 Madison
Local moving cost in Madison by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $120/hr | 4.5–8 | $550–$950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $120–$175/hr | 6–9.5 | $725–$1,675 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $175/hr | 8–11 | $1,400–$1,925 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $175–$235/hr | 11–14.5 | $1,925–$3,400 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $235/hr | 13–18 | $3,050–$4,225 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $235–$355/hr | 21.5–28 | $5,050–$9,950 |
How Madison compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Madison models 2.9% below the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 75 mi | $1,400–$1,925 |
| Chicago, IL | 122 mi | $1,550–$2,150 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 189 mi | $1,350–$1,875 |
What adds hours on a Madison move
At $175–$235 per hour, a Madison 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 Madison?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 470 | $2,150–$2,900 | $3,050–$4,100 |
| Nashville, TN | 590 | $2,500–$3,350 | $3,600–$4,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | 830 | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,100–$5,500 |
| Charlotte, NC | 845 | $2,900–$3,850 | $4,150–$5,550 |
| Raleigh, NC | 910 | $3,050–$4,050 | $4,400–$5,850 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,400–$1,925 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,150–$2,900 for the 470 miles to Columbus, Madison's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Madison movers: common questions
How much do movers cost in Madison?
Movers in Madison 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 $550–$950 and a 5-bedroom reaches $5,050–$9,950.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Madison?
Crew rates model at $175 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $175–$235 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in Madison?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Madison, for a total of $1,925–$3,400.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from Madison to Columbus models at about $2,500 in October vs $2,800 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Madison 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 Madison's labor index of 0.98; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Madison's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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