Massachusetts · 672,973 residents
918 FMCSA-registered movers serving Boston, MA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 672,973 and 918 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Boston has a deep moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Boston are quoted by the hour: expect around $155 per hour for two movers and a truck, $210 for three, and $265 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 554 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 509 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
Boston is a dense city (13,989 people per square mile), which shapes how moves work: parking permits, elevator reservations, narrow streets and walk-ups add time, and many companies quote a shuttle or long-carry fee when a truck cannot park at the door.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $660 | $800 | $980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $780 | $960 | $1,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,560 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,660 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,980 | $3,630 | $4,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,810 | $7,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,550 | $7,990 | $9,740 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,060 | $4,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,550 | $6,770 | $8,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,880 | $10,820 | $13,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,200 | $14,880 | $18,160 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,570 | $4,360 | $5,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,360 | $6,530 | $7,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,930 | $10,890 | $13,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,290 | $17,420 | $21,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,650 | $23,960 | $29,230 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
918 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Ea Spry & Company INC
Legal name: Jmc Transportation LLC
Legal name: Wayside Trans Corp
Legal name: Tophills INC
Legal name: Jackman Investment Properties LLC
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509 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 554 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Boston run $3,330–$4,950 for a one-bedroom and $8,880–$13,210 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Boston typically charge about $155 to $265 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $660 to $980, a two-bedroom $1,280 to $1,910 and a four-bedroom $3,070 to $4,560.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $5,550 to $8,250 and a three-bedroom $8,880 to $13,210. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 918 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Boston, of which 554 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.