Relocation guide · Louisiana
Moving to Louisiana: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Louisiana (priced to New Orleans, LA) models from $3,200–$4,250 from Houston, TX, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $6,700–$8,950 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
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Moving to Louisiana at a glance
Cost to move to Louisiana from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,355 | 4 to 8 days | $3,900–$5,150 | $5,650–$7,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,905 | 6 to 14 days | $4,600–$6,150 | $6,700–$8,950 |
| Chicago, IL | 970 | 2 to 5 days | $3,200–$4,300 | $4,650–$6,200 |
| Houston, TX | 380 | 1 to 3 days | $2,200–$2,950 | $3,200–$4,250 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,525 | 4 to 8 days | $4,150–$5,500 | $6,050–$8,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,260 | 4 to 8 days | $3,650–$4,850 | $5,250–$7,050 |
| San Antonio, TX | 605 | 2 to 5 days | $2,500–$3,350 | $3,600–$4,850 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,830 | 6 to 14 days | $4,450–$5,950 | $6,500–$8,650 |
| Dallas, TX | 525 | 2 to 5 days | $2,300–$3,100 | $3,300–$4,400 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 600 | 2 to 5 days | $2,500–$3,350 | $3,600–$4,800 |
Local movers in Louisiana's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
| Shreveport | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
| Metairie Terrace | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
| Metairie | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
| Lafayette | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
When moving to Louisiana is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to New Orleans, a 3-bedroom models at $5,650–$7,550 October through April, $5,950–$7,900 in May or September and $6,350–$8,450 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $3,600–$4,800 against $5,650–$7,550 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to Louisiana
- Book interstate movers six to eight weeks ahead, earlier for summer dates.
- Get at least three written estimates from movers with a USDOT number.
- Decide what to sell or donate before the survey; you pay by weight.
- Update your address, transfer utilities and plan the vehicle registration and driver license change.
- Move medical, school and financial records yourself, not in the truck.
- Plan the first week: keys, parking for the truck and an essentials box.
Moving to Louisiana: common questions
How much does it cost to move to Louisiana?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Louisiana (priced to New Orleans, LA) models from $3,200–$4,250 from Houston, TX, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $6,700–$8,950 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to Louisiana cost?
To New Orleans, a 2-bedroom models at $2,200–$2,950 from Houston and $4,600–$6,150 from Los Angeles.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to Louisiana?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $5,650–$7,550 October through April, $5,950–$7,900 in May or September and $6,350–$8,450 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to Louisiana?
For example, on a move from New York to New Orleans, a 3-bedroom models at $5,650–$7,550 with full-service movers and $3,600–$4,800 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in New Orleans?
A 2-bedroom local move in New Orleans models at $1,400–$1,925, with a 3-person crew at $175 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to New Orleans, LA at its labor index of 0.96. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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