Moving to Maine: 2026 costs & movers
Maine draws remote workers and retirees to Portland and its coast, with a pronounced seasonal rhythm that shapes moving demand and cost.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$875–$1,300
Local cost index
≈ national avg
Largest city
Portland
National baseline scaled to Maine · how we calculate
Cost of movers in Maine: hourly crew rates
Maine tracks the national average through a mix of moderate wages and a thin carrier network. Long distances between towns mean a rural move can involve more drive time than load time, and the short summer window concentrates demand into a few months, which is when the state's limited crew supply actually binds.
A local move is billed by the hour, so the crew rate is the number that decides the bill. These are 2026 Maine rates with the truck, fuel, dollies, and pads included:
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $124 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $186 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $248 | 4BR+ |
Almost every company also bills a 2–4 hour minimum plus travel time, so a very small job rarely lands below the studio row in the next table. The hourly rates guide covers minimums, travel-time billing, and labor-only crews in full.
Maine local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $325 | $400 | $500 |
| 1 Bedroom | $450 | $550 | $675 |
| 2 Bedroom | $875 | $1,075 | $1,300 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,475 | $1,800 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,925 | $2,350 | $2,875 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,350 | $2,875 | $3,500 |
Rates track the national average; the summer window is short and busy, while winter moves are cheapest but require weather flexibility.
How much does it cost to move to Maine from out of state?
An interstate move is priced on a different basis than a local one. Instead of crew hours at a local rate, you are paying for the weight of your household moved a given distance, and that per-mile carrier cost is national, not Maine-specific. The crew hours are also split between an origin market and a Maine destination market, so we do not scale these figures by Maine's local cost index, doing so would overstate how much the destination changes the price.
We do not yet publish a dedicated corridor page landing in Maine, so here is the general shape by distance for a 3-bedroom household:
| Distance moved | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbouring state (~250 mi) | $2,100 | $2,575 | $3,150 |
| Regional (~500 mi) | $2,900 | $3,550 | $4,325 |
| Half the country (~1,000 mi) | $3,900 | $4,750 | $5,800 |
| Long haul (~1,500 mi) | $4,875 | $5,950 | $7,250 |
| Coast to coast (2,500+ mi) | $6,500 | $7,925 | $9,675 |
Smaller households scale down from here: a 1-bedroom runs roughly half a 3-bedroom at the same distance, and a studio about a third. Moving in peak season (May–September) or in the last five days of a month adds 15–24% on top. The long-distance guide has the full matrix by home size and distance.
Largest cities in Maine
Maine's biggest moving markets are Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and Augusta. Local rates in the largest metros run a little above the small-town average, but all sit near Maine's statewide cost level. Enter your exact origin and destination for a city-accurate estimate.
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
- Augusta
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Moving to Maine FAQ
In 2026, Maine movers charge about $124/hour for a 2-mover crew, $186/hour for 3 movers, and $248/hour for 4, with the truck included. A typical 2-bedroom local move works out to $875–$1,300 all in.
Maine tracks the national average through a mix of moderate wages and a thin carrier network. Long distances between towns mean a rural move can involve more drive time than load time, and the short summer window concentrates demand into a few months, which is when the state's limited crew supply actually binds.
Interstate pricing is set by weight and distance, not by Maine's local labor market. For a 3-bedroom household, expect about $2,100–$3,150 from a neighbouring state, $3,900–$5,800 from roughly 1,000 miles away, and $6,500–$9,675 coast to coast. Smaller homes cost proportionally less.
A local move within Maine runs about $325–$500 for a studio up to $2,350–$3,500 for a large house, at Maine crew rates for a roughly 15-mile move. Anything past about 50 miles starts picking up per-mile transport on top of the crew hours.
Maine's largest markets, Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, 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 track the national average; the summer window is short and busy, while winter moves are cheapest but require weather flexibility.