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Hatfield, Pennsylvania
95Trust5.0· 4,095
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Philadelphia Moving Cost Calculator
Estimate what your move in or out of Philadelphia should cost, sized to your actual home and localized to Pennsylvania rates, then compare 35 movers with a Trust Score.
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How much does it cost to move in Philadelphia?
Moving costs in Philadelphia sit above the national average. A local move for a three-bedroom home runs $2,350 – $2,700 full-service, or $400 – $850 with a moving container; a one-bedroom is closer to $650 – $850. Local movers bill by the hour for each mover, and the calculator uses about $85 an hour here (MoveAdvisor's guide assumes $80 nationally). A long-distance move out of Philadelphia (around a thousand miles) for the same household clusters near $4,150 – $7,800. The numbers below are localized to Philadelphia, then the calculator sizes your actual inventory so you get a figure for your move, not a national average.
Local move · 1-bedroomfull-service
$650 – $850Local move · 3-bedroomfull-service
$2,350 – $2,700Local move · 4-bedroomfull-service
$3,000 – $3,3503-bedroom · moving containeryou load, they drive
$400 – $8503-bedroom · DIY truck rentalbefore fuel
$50 – $200Long-distance move from Philadelphia~1,000 mi, 3-bedroom
$4,150 – $7,800Local crew rateper mover
$85 / hrRanges are planning estimates, not binding quotes. Localized to Philadelphia from 2026 industry baselines and adjusted for local labor and cost of living. Use the calculator above to size your actual inventory.
When is the best time to move in Philadelphia?
The easiest time to book a move in Philadelphia is October through April. Peak season runs May through September, when crews are busiest, and month-end and weekend dates are the busiest slots in any month. A mid-month weekday off-season gives you the most choice of crews and dates.
What affects moving costs in Philadelphia?
How much you own
Local Philadelphia moves are billed by the hour, so volume is the cost: more furniture and boxes mean more crew-hours. Decluttering before you pack is the cheapest way to cut the bill.
Access at both ends
In Philadelphia, access is the biggest swing factor: apartment and condo buildings often require an elevator reservation and a certificate of insurance, downtown parking is tight, and stairs or long carries add crew-hours on top of the base rate.
Move date and season
Peak season (May through September) is the busiest stretch in Philadelphia. Month-end and summer weekends fill first; a mid-month weekday in October through April is the easiest window to book.
Distance and service tier
Full-service costs the most and takes the least effort; a moving container splits the difference; a DIY truck rental is cheapest if you'll do the lifting. Distance changes the picture: local moves bill by the hour, long-distance moves by weight and mileage.
Top-rated moving companies in Philadelphia
35 Philadelphia moving companies, each with a Trust Score built from verified customer signals. Get a written quote and check it against your estimate above.
Philadelphia Movers LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
91Trust4.9· 2,354
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- Packing
- Commercial
ABC Movers Philadelphia Inc
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
91Trust4.9· 705
- Local
- Packing
- Commercial
Suburban Solutions Moving
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
90Trust4.9· 373
- Local
- Long-distance
- Packing
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Philadelphia moving cost FAQ
How much does it cost to move in Philadelphia?+
A local move in Philadelphia typically runs $2,350 – $2,700 full-service for a three-bedroom home, $400 – $850 with a moving container, and less for a one-bedroom (around $650 – $850). Your exact cost depends on how much you own, access at both ends, and the date.
How much do movers charge per hour in Philadelphia?+
Local movers bill by the hour for each mover. MoveAdvisor's guide assumes about $80 an hour per mover nationally, and the calculator uses about $85 for Philadelphia. On that arithmetic a three-bedroom home takes about four movers for seven hours. The total depends on how many hours the move takes, which is driven by volume, stairs, and how packed you are when they arrive.
When is the best time to move in Philadelphia?+
October through April is the easiest window to book, since peak season (May through September) is when crews are busiest. Within any month, a mid-month weekday is easier to book than a month-end weekend.
How many moving companies are in Philadelphia?+
We currently track 35 moving companies serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, each with a Trust Score built from verified customer signals. Compare them below and check a written quote against the estimate from the calculator.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers in Philadelphia?+
Usually, yes. A container move in Philadelphia ($400 – $850 for a three-bedroom home) typically runs less than full-service ($2,350 – $2,700) because you supply the loading labor. You trade money for effort.
How much does a long-distance move from Philadelphia cost?+
A long-distance move out of Philadelphia (roughly a thousand miles) runs about $4,150 – $7,800 full-service for a three-bedroom household, less with a container or DIY truck. Cost scales with both your volume and the exact distance.