Local moving · California
How Much Do Movers Cost in San Francisco, CA?
Movers in San Francisco cost about $1,800–$2,475 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $225 per hour for 8–11 billable hours.
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Modeled 2-bedroom move in San Francisco
Local movers San Francisco: cost by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $150/hr | 4.5–8 | $675–$1,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $150–$225/hr | 6–9.5 | $900–$2,150 |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 | $225/hr | 8–11 | $1,800–$2,475 |
| 3 Bedroom | 3–4 | $225–$300/hr | 11–14.5 | $2,475–$4,350 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | $300/hr | 13–18 | $3,900–$5,400 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 4–6 | $300–$455/hr | 21.5–28 | $6,450–$12,750 |
How San Francisco compares
A 2-bedroom local move in San Francisco models 24.6% above the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 42 mi | $1,725–$2,375 |
| Sacramento, CA | 75 mi | $1,550–$2,150 |
| Fresno, CA | 162 mi | $1,525–$2,100 |
What adds hours on a San Francisco move
At $225–$300 per hour, a San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 495 | $2,350–$3,150 | $3,350–$4,500 |
| Boise, ID | 615 | $2,700–$3,550 | $3,850–$5,150 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 715 | $2,950–$3,950 | $4,250–$5,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 775 | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 810 | $2,950–$3,950 | $4,250–$5,700 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,800–$2,475 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,350–$3,150 for the 495 miles to Las Vegas, San Francisco's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Moving companies San Francisco: common questions
How much do movers cost in San Francisco?
Movers in San Francisco cost about $1,800–$2,475 for a 2-bedroom local move in our model: a 3-person crew at $225 per hour for 8–11 billable hours. A studio starts at $675–$1,200 and a 5-bedroom reaches $6,450–$12,750.
What is the hourly rate for movers in San Francisco?
Crew rates model at $225 per hour for a 2-bedroom crew of 3, and $225–$300 for a 3-bedroom crew of 3–4.
How many hours does a 3-bedroom move take in San Francisco?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in San Francisco, for a total of $2,475–$4,350.
Is it cheaper to move in October or July?
October is cheaper for long-distance moves: a 2-bedroom from San Francisco to Las Vegas models at about $2,700 in October vs $3,050 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco's labor index of 1.26; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from San Francisco's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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