San Francisco, CA Moving Costs 2026
San Francisco is one of the most expensive metros in the country for local moves, steep labor costs, hills, walk-ups, and high-rise COI rules all push crew hours up.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$1,050–$1,550
2-mover crew
$149/hr
3-mover crew
$223/hr
4-mover crew
$298/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
San Francisco hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $149 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $223 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $298 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $400 | $475 | $600 |
| 1 Bedroom | $550 | $650 | $800 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,450 | $1,775 | $2,150 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,300 | $2,825 | $3,450 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,825 | $3,450 | $4,200 |
Summer and month-end are peak; strict building move-in windows and elevator reservations make weekday scheduling essential.
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San Francisco moving cost FAQ
In 2026, San Francisco movers charge about $149/hour for a 2-mover crew, $223/hour for 3 movers, and $298/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical San Francisco local moves run $400–$600 for a studio up to $2,825–$4,200 for a large house.
Summer and month-end are peak; strict building move-in windows and elevator reservations make weekday scheduling essential.
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