Local moving · Washington
How Much Do Movers Cost in Yakima, WA?
Movers in Yakima 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 Yakima
Local moving cost in Yakima by home size
| Home size | Crew | Crew rate | Billable hours | Modeled cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $135/hr | 4.5–8 | $600–$1,075 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2–3 | $135–$200/hr | 6–9.5 | $800–$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–$400/hr | 21.5–28 | $5,700–$11,200 |
How Yakima compares
A 2-bedroom local move in Yakima models 10.1% above the national baseline ($1,450–$1,975 at a 1.00 index).
| Nearby priced city | Distance | 2-bedroom local |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 110 mi | $1,650–$2,250 |
| Portland, OR | 128 mi | $1,550–$2,150 |
| Spokane, WA | 162 mi | $1,400–$1,925 |
What adds hours on a Yakima move
At $200–$265 per hour, a Yakima 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 Yakima?
| Destination | Miles | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 365 | $2,250–$3,000 | $3,200–$4,250 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 700 | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,100–$5,500 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 920 | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,050 |
| Denver, CO | 1,060 | $3,450–$4,650 | $5,050–$6,700 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,130 | $3,650–$4,900 | $5,350–$7,100 |
Local vs long-distance pricing
The $1,600–$2,200 local 2-bedroom becomes $2,250–$3,000 for the 365 miles to Boise, Yakima's nearest pool destination, because long-distance moves are priced by weight × distance, not hours.
Yakima movers: common questions
How much do movers cost in Yakima?
Movers in Yakima 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 $600–$1,075 and a 5-bedroom reaches $5,700–$11,200.
What is the hourly rate for movers in Yakima?
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 Yakima?
Our model bills 11–14.5 hours for a 3-bedroom local move in Yakima, 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 Yakima to Boise models at about $2,550 in October vs $2,900 in July. The local hourly model does not change by month.
What is not included in the Yakima 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 Yakima's labor index of 1.11; long-distance figures use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, from Yakima's own coordinates. See how we price cities outside our core metros.
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