Real Estate & Moving, District of Columbia

Moving Company cost in Washington, DC

A typical Moving Company figure in Washington is about $1,415 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms), about 18% above the national figure of $1,200.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$1,415

per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)

Fair price range: $354 to $3,305

On the low end
$354
On the high end
$3,305

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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
Washington, DC$1,415
$354 to $3,305
National typical$1,200
$300 to $2,800
Irvine, CA$1,410
$353 to $3,290
Arlington, VA$1,405
$351 to $3,275
Bellevue, WA$1,505
$376 to $3,515
Berkeley, CA$1,510
$378 to $3,530
Boston, MA$1,470
$368 to $3,430

Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Washington

Questions people ask

Moving Company in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Moving Company typically costs about $1,415 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms), with most prices between $354 and $3,305.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Moving Company earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 18% 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.