Local moving · Louisiana
How Much Do Movers Cost in New Orleans, LA?
Movers in New Orleans 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 New Orleans
Local moving cost in New Orleans 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 New Orleans compares
A 2-bedroom local move in New Orleans models 2.9% below the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 312 mi | $1,325–$1,825 |
| Houston, TX | 318 mi | $1,400–$1,925 |
| Little Rock, AR | 355 mi | $1,275–$1,750 |
What adds hours on a New Orleans move
At $175–$230 per hour, a New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 380 | $2,200–$2,950 | $3,200–$4,250 |
| Atlanta, GA | 505 | $2,250–$3,000 | $3,250–$4,300 |
| Dallas, TX | 525 | $2,300–$3,100 | $3,300–$4,400 |
| Austin, TX | 545 | $2,350–$3,150 | $3,400–$4,550 |
| Nashville, TN | 560 | $2,400–$3,200 | $3,450–$4,600 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,400–$1,925 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,200–$2,950 for the 380 miles to Houston, New Orleans's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Moving companies New Orleans: common questions
How much do movers cost in New Orleans?
Movers in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans to Houston models at about $2,550 in October vs $2,850 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans's labor index of 0.96; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from New Orleans's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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