Moving cost
Moving Costs in Washington
A typical long-distance move out of Washington is estimated at $7,650–$10,150 for a 3-bedroom home, based on a median corridor of about 2,245 miles. Across the 119 Washington city corridors we price, modelled totals span $2,250–$12,800.
Typical outbound move from Washington · 3 bedroom
$7,650–$10,150
Estimated range. Most quotes for this profile land near $8,750.
- Median distance
- 2,245 mi est.
- Distance range
- 180–3,115 mi
- Priced corridors
- 119
- Metros priced
- 2
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What the Washington corridor data shows
- Seattle is the most connected Washington metro in our model with 107 priced corridors, which is why most Washington searches resolve to one of its route pages.
- Seattle to Miami models about 4.3× the midpoint of Seattle to Portland; distance explains most of that gap and the market assumptions at each end explain the rest.
- 79% of the set runs 1,500 miles or longer, where the model prices weight hard and the delivery window widens into a spread of days.
- The corridors we price for Washington run 180 to 3,115 miles with a median of 2,245, so the middle of this page describes a very different move from either end of it.
Washington corridors by distance
| Corridor | Distance | 3-bedroom estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Portland | 180 mi | $2,250–$3,000 |
| Seattle to San Francisco | 810 mi | $4,250–$5,650 |
| Seattle to Salt Lake City | 835 mi | $4,250–$5,650 |
| Seattle to San Jose | 845 mi | $4,350–$5,800 |
| Seattle to Las Vegas | 1,010 mi | $4,850–$6,500 |
| Seattle to Los Angeles | 1,115 mi | $5,300–$7,050 |
| Seattle to Denver | 1,185 mi | $5,500–$7,350 |
| Seattle to San Diego | 1,235 mi | $5,300–$7,050 |
| Seattle to Colorado Springs | 1,235 mi | $5,250–$7,000 |
| Seattle to Phoenix | 1,295 mi | $5,400–$7,250 |
Moving out of Washington
Washington cities we price
Cost by home size
| Home size | Assumed shipment | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1,500–2,600 lbs | $2,600–$3,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2,400–3,800 lbs | $3,450–$4,600 |
| 2 Bedroom | 4,200–6,200 lbs | $5,200–$6,900 |
| 3 Bedroom | 6,800–9,500 lbs | $7,650–$10,150 |
| 4 Bedroom | 9,500–13,000 lbs | $10,200–$13,600 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 13,000–18,000 lbs | $13,700–$18,250 |
Washington moving cost questions
How much does it cost to move out of Washington?
Across the 53 Washington corridors we price, a 3-bedroom full-service move models $2,250–$12,800. The median corridor is about 2,245 miles; shorter moves sit below that band and cross-country moves above it.
Which Washington move is cheapest in your model?
Seattle to Portland at $2,250–$3,000 over 180 miles. The dearest is Seattle to Miami at $9,600–$12,800 over 3,115 miles.
Does the Washington city I move from change the price?
Yes. Labour-index assumptions for Washington metros run 0.98–1.15 in our model, and that adjustment applies to the crew-service share of the bill at the Washington end. Mileage from your actual address then sets the line-haul side.
Are these Washington figures quotes?
No. They are modelled estimates built from published tariff structures, our distance model and documented home-size weight profiles. A binding number requires a survey of your own inventory and addresses.
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Moving Cost Editorial Team · Pricing model pricing-v1.0 · Estimates last recalculated 2026-08-01