Los Angeles, CA Moving Costs 2026
Los Angeles local moving costs run well above the national average, high labor costs, long cross-town drive times, and parking-permit logistics all add hours to a typical move.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$1,025–$1,500
2-mover crew
$144/hr
3-mover crew
$216/hr
4-mover crew
$288/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
Los Angeles hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $144 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $216 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $288 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $375 | $475 | $575 |
| 1 Bedroom | $525 | $650 | $775 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,025 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,225 | $2,725 | $3,325 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,725 | $3,325 | $4,050 |
Summer and month-end are peak; traffic makes mid-week, off-peak-hour moves meaningfully cheaper by cutting drive time between stops.
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Los Angeles moving cost FAQ
In 2026, Los Angeles movers charge about $144/hour for a 2-mover crew, $216/hour for 3 movers, and $288/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical Los Angeles local moves run $375–$575 for a studio up to $2,725–$4,050 for a large house.
Summer and month-end are peak; traffic makes mid-week, off-peak-hour moves meaningfully cheaper by cutting drive time between stops.
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