Seattle, WA Moving Costs 2026
Seattle local rates sit above the national average, tight labor, hilly access, and building/elevator rules in the core neighborhoods all add crew time to the typical job.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$975–$1,450
2-mover crew
$139/hr
3-mover crew
$208/hr
4-mover crew
$278/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
Seattle hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $139 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $208 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $278 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $375 | $450 | $550 |
| 1 Bedroom | $500 | $625 | $750 |
| 2 Bedroom | $975 | $1,200 | $1,450 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,025 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,150 | $2,625 | $3,225 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,625 | $3,225 | $3,925 |
What makes Seattle cost more
A local move is crew hours, so the question is always what the housing here does to those hours. Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, and Fremont combine steep grades, narrow streets, and older walk-ups with no elevator, and the city requires a permit to reserve curb space for a moving truck across most of the dense neighborhoods.
Net of all that, Seattle prices 12% above the national average. The same 2-bedroom local move that typically costs $1,075 nationally runs $1,200 in Seattle, a difference of $125 more.
Who is moving in Seattle, and when
Seattle's tech employers keep a steady stream of inbound relocation, while rising costs have pushed a growing outbound flow toward Boise, Phoenix, Austin, and Spokane, so carriers see real volume in both directions.
June–September is peak and driest; the rainy off-season (November–March) offers the deepest discounts if your dates are flexible.
Moving from Seattle to nearby metros
The closest markets we publish rates for, with the real road distance from Seattle and what a 3-bedroom household costs over exactly that distance. Anything under about 50 miles is still priced as a local, hourly job; past that, per-mile transport starts stacking on top of the crew hours.
| Corridor | Distance | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Portland, OR | 172 mi | $2,275 | $1,875–$2,775 |
| Seattle to Spokane, WA | 269 mi | $2,650 | $2,175–$3,225 |
| Seattle to Boise, ID | 477 mi | $3,475 | $2,850–$4,250 |
| Seattle to Reno, NV | 675 mi | $3,975 | $3,250–$4,850 |
Get your exact Seattle quote
Your home size and date change these numbers. Answer six quick questions, the price appears instantly, before any contact form.
- No email required to see your price
- Licensed & insured movers only
- Your estimate is yours to keep either way
Prefer to talk? Call (561) 220-0117, free, no obligation.
Seattle moving cost FAQ
In 2026, Seattle movers charge about $139/hour for a 2-mover crew, $208/hour for 3 movers, and $278/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical Seattle local moves run $375–$550 for a studio up to $2,625–$3,925 for a large house.
Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, and Fremont combine steep grades, narrow streets, and older walk-ups with no elevator, and the city requires a permit to reserve curb space for a moving truck across most of the dense neighborhoods. That is why Seattle sits 12% above the national average: a typical 2-bedroom local move runs $1,200 here versus $1,075 nationally, a difference of $125.
Seattle's tech employers keep a steady stream of inbound relocation, while rising costs have pushed a growing outbound flow toward Boise, Phoenix, Austin, and Spokane, so carriers see real volume in both directions.
June–September is peak and driest; the rainy off-season (November–March) offers the deepest discounts if your dates are flexible.
Seattle to Portland is roughly 172 miles. A 3-bedroom household on that corridor runs about $1,875–$2,775 off-peak, typically $2,275.
Moving across Washington State
See statewide costs, every city we cover, and popular routes in and out on the moving to Washington State hub.
Price Seattle by home size and square footage
The table above is priced by bedroom count. If you know your home's finished square footage instead, the cost by square footage guide converts sq ft to a planning weight and a price. To sanity-check a written bid from a national brand against these figures, see how the major moving companies set their rates.