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PHILADELPHIA · MOVING COST
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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PHILADELPHIA COST
How much does it cost to move in Philadelphia?
Moving costs in Philadelphia sit above the national average. A local move for a typical two- to three-bedroom home runs $800 – $1,900 full-service, or $450 – $1,250 with a moving container; a studio or one-bedroom is closer to $350 – $600. Local crews here bill roughly $105 – $210 per hour for a two- to three-mover team. A long-distance move out of Philadelphia (around a thousand miles) for the same household clusters near $3,150 – $4,900. 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 · studio / 1-bedroomfull-service
$350 – $600Local move · 2–3 bedroomfull-service
$800 – $1,900Local move · 4+ bedroomfull-service
$1,350 – $3,2502–3 bedroom · moving containeryou load, they drive
$450 – $1,2502–3 bedroom · DIY truck rental
$300 – $800Long-distance move from Philadelphia~1,000 mi, 2–3 bedroom
$3,150 – $4,900Local crew rate2–3 movers + truck
$105 – $210 / 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.
BEST TIME TO MOVE
When is the cheapest time to move in Philadelphia?
The cheapest time to move in Philadelphia is October through April. Peak season runs May through September, when demand pushes rates up 15–25%, and month-end and weekend dates are the busiest and priciest slots in any month. A mid-month weekday off-season is the single biggest lever on a Philadelphia moving bill after decluttering.
WHAT DRIVES THE PRICE
What affects moving costs in Philadelphia?
01
How much you own
Local Philadelphia moves are billed by the hour, so volume is the cost. Two same-size homes can differ 50% in cubic feet. Decluttering before you pack is the cheapest way to cut the bill.
02
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.
03
Move date and season
Peak season (May through September) adds 15–25% in Philadelphia. Month-end and summer weekends fill first and cost most; a mid-month weekday in October through April is the cheapest window.
04
Distance and service tier
A local Philadelphia move, a long-distance haul, and a DIY truck rental can differ two to three times for the same household. Full-service costs the most and takes the least effort; a container splits the difference; DIY is cheapest if you'll do the lifting.
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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.
Georges Moving Cleaning Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
95Trust5.0· 392
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- Packing
Philadelphia Movers LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
94Trust4.9· 2,249
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- Packing
- Commercial
ABC Movers Philadelphia Inc
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
94Trust4.9· 659
- Local
- Packing
- Commercial
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Philadelphia moving cost FAQ
How much does it cost to move in Philadelphia?+
A local move in Philadelphia typically runs $800 – $1,900 full-service for a two- to three-bedroom home, $450 – $1,250 with a moving container, and less for a studio or one-bedroom (around $350 – $600). 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 in Philadelphia bill roughly $105 – $210 per hour for a two- to three-mover crew plus a truck fee. 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 cheapest time to move in Philadelphia?+
October through April is cheapest, since peak season (May through September) adds 15–25%. Within any month, a mid-month weekday beats a month-end weekend, when demand and prices spike.
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 ($450 – $1,250 for a two- to three-bedroom home) typically runs less than full-service ($800 – $1,900) 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 $3,150 – $4,900 full-service for a two- to three-bedroom household, less with a container or DIY truck. Cost scales with both your volume and the exact distance.
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