Real Estate & Moving, Texas

Moving Company cost in Houston, TX

A typical Moving Company figure in Houston is about $1,140 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms), about 5% below the national figure of $1,200.

Typical cost

Typical in Houston

$1,140

per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)

Fair price range: $285 to $2,660

On the low end
$285
On the high end
$2,660

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Houston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Down 4.6%past year

Down 2.8%over five years

How prices for moving, storage and freight services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Moving, storage, freight expense, CUUR0000SEHP03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Distance
  2. Volume
  3. Stairs
  4. Packing
  5. Timing

Ways to pay less

  1. Declutter first
  2. Move mid-month mid-week
  3. DIY packing
  4. Get binding estimates
  5. Watch for extra fees

Moving Company in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Houston, TX$1,140
$285 to $2,660
National typical$1,200
$300 to $2,800
Fort Worth, TX$1,150
$288 to $2,690
Arlington, TX$1,140
$285 to $2,660
Denton, TX$1,140
$285 to $2,660
Fresno, CA$1,165
$291 to $2,715
Glendale, AZ$1,250
$312 to $2,910

Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Houston

Questions people ask

Moving Company in Houston: what does it cost?

In Houston, TX, Moving Company typically costs about $1,140 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms), with most prices between $285 and $2,660.

Why is Houston lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Moving Company earn in Houston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Houston about 5% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.