Local moving · Tennessee
How Much Do Movers Cost in Memphis, TN?
Movers in Memphis cost about $1,325–$1,825 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $165 per hour for 8–11 billable hours.
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Modeled 2-bedroom move in Memphis
Local moving cost in Memphis by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $110/hr | 4.5–8 | $500–$875 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $110–$165/hr | 6–9.5 | $650–$1,575 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $165/hr | 8–11 | $1,325–$1,825 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $165–$220/hr | 11–14.5 | $1,825–$3,200 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $220/hr | 13–18 | $2,850–$3,950 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $220–$330/hr | 21.5–28 | $4,725–$9,250 |
How Memphis compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Memphis models 8.7% below the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 130 mi | $1,275–$1,750 |
| Nashville, TN | 196 mi | $1,450–$1,975 |
| Huntsville, AL | 198 mi | $1,325–$1,825 |
What adds hours on a Memphis move
At $165–$220 per hour, a Memphis 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 Memphis?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 400 | $1,950–$2,600 | $2,750–$3,700 |
| Dallas, TX | 500 | $2,200–$2,950 | $3,200–$4,250 |
| Houston, TX | 575 | $2,450–$3,250 | $3,500–$4,650 |
| Columbus, OH | 605 | $2,500–$3,350 | $3,600–$4,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | 620 | $2,550–$3,400 | $3,700–$4,900 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,325–$1,825 local 2-bedroom becomes $1,950–$2,600 for the 400 miles to Atlanta, Memphis's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Memphis movers: common questions
How much do movers cost in Memphis?
Movers in Memphis cost about $1,325–$1,825 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $165 per hour for 8–11 billable hours. A studio starts at $500–$875 and a 5-bedroom reaches $4,725–$9,250.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Memphis?
Crew rates model at $165 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $165–$220 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in Memphis?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Memphis, for a total of $1,825–$3,200.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from Memphis to Atlanta models at about $2,250 in October vs $2,500 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Memphis 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 Memphis's labor index of 0.92; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Memphis's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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