Local moving · Pennsylvania
How Much Do Movers Cost in Philadelphia, PA?
Movers in Philadelphia cost about $1,600–$2,200 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $200 per hour for 8–11 billable hours.
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Modeled 2-bedroom move in Philadelphia
Local moving cost in Philadelphia by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $130/hr | 4.5–8 | $575–$1,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $130–$200/hr | 6–9.5 | $775–$1,900 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $200/hr | 8–11 | $1,600–$2,200 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $200–$265/hr | 11–14.5 | $2,200–$3,850 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $265/hr | 13–18 | $3,450–$4,775 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $265–$395/hr | 21.5–28 | $5,700–$11,050 |
How Philadelphia compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Philadelphia models 10.1% above the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 75 mi | $1,675–$2,300 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 79 mi | $1,675–$2,300 |
| New York, NY | 80 mi | $1,750–$2,425 |
What adds hours on a Philadelphia move
At $200–$265 per hour, a Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 410 | $2,050–$2,750 | $2,900–$3,850 |
| Columbus, OH | 495 | $2,300–$3,050 | $3,250–$4,350 |
| Charlotte, NC | 535 | $2,400–$3,200 | $3,450–$4,550 |
| Atlanta, GA | 790 | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Nashville, TN | 815 | $2,850–$3,850 | $4,150–$5,500 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,600–$2,200 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,050–$2,750 for the 410 miles to Raleigh, Philadelphia's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Philadelphia movers: common questions
How much do movers cost in Philadelphia?
Movers in Philadelphia cost about $1,600–$2,200 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $200 per hour for 8–11 billable hours. A studio starts at $575–$1,050 and a 5-bedroom reaches $5,700–$11,050.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Philadelphia?
Crew rates model at $200 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $200–$265 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in Philadelphia?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Philadelphia, for a total of $2,200–$3,850.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from Philadelphia to Raleigh models at about $2,350 in October vs $2,650 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia's labor index of 1.10; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Philadelphia's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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