Real Estate & Moving, California

Moving Company cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Moving Company figure in Oakland is about $1,490 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms), about 24% above the national figure of $1,200.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$1,490

per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)

Fair price range: $372 to $3,470

On the low end
$372
On the high end
$3,470

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$1,490
$372 to $3,470
National typical$1,200
$300 to $2,800
Irvine, CA$1,410
$353 to $3,290
Thousand Oaks, CA$1,380
$345 to $3,220
Los Angeles, CA$1,380
$345 to $3,220
Arlington, VA$1,405
$351 to $3,275
Stamford, CT$1,415
$354 to $3,305

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Questions people ask

Moving Company in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Moving Company typically costs about $1,490 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms), with most prices between $372 and $3,470.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Moving Company earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 24% above 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.