Moving to Louisiana: 2026 costs & movers

Louisiana moving centers on New Orleans and Baton Rouge, with costs and timing shaped as much by hurricane season as by the calendar.

Louisiana2026 local rates

Typical local move, 2-bedroom home

$800–$1,200

Local cost index

-8% vs national

Largest city

New Orleans

National baseline scaled to Louisiana · how we calculate

Louisiana local move cost by home size

Louisiana local move (~15 mi), 2026 rates, national baseline scaled to Louisiana's cost index. See methodology.
Home sizeLowTypicalHigh
Studio$300$375$450
1 Bedroom$425$500$625
2 Bedroom$800$1,000$1,200
3 Bedroom$1,100$1,350$1,650
4 Bedroom$1,775$2,150$2,650
5+ Bedroom$2,150$2,650$3,225

Rates run below the national average; late summer through fall carries weather risk, so spring is the most reliable and popular window.

Largest cities in Louisiana

Louisiana's biggest moving markets are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Local rates in the largest metros run a little above the small-town average, but all sit near Louisiana's statewide cost level. Enter your exact origin and destination for a city-accurate estimate.

  • New Orleans
  • Baton Rouge
  • Shreveport
  • Lafayette

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Moving to Louisiana FAQ

A local move within Louisiana runs about $300–$450 for a studio up to $2,150–$3,225 for a large house. Long-distance moves into Louisiana depend on origin and distance, see the corridor links below or run an instant estimate.

Louisiana's largest markets, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, carry the highest local rates, driven by labor costs and building access, while smaller towns run cheaper. Run an instant estimate for your specific cities.

Rates run below the national average; late summer through fall carries weather risk, so spring is the most reliable and popular window.

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