Moving Cost Estimator
Get a ballpark cost for a household move from distance, shipment weight, labor, and packing materials. Uses a typical linehaul rate of about $0.70 per 1,000 lbs per mile with a local-move minimum.
Inputs explained
- Move distance — Miles from the old home to the new one.
- Shipment weight — Total weight of your belongings — a typical 3-bedroom home is around 7,000 lbs.
- Labor hours (packing/loading) — Total crew hours for packing, loading, and unloading.
- Labor rate per hour — The hourly rate charged per crew (or total per hour).
- Packing materials — Boxes, tape, and supplies.
How to use it
- Fill in the fields above — each input has a hint describing exactly what to enter
- Press Calculate to get your result instantly, right on this page
- Copy the result, save the tool to favorites, or share and embed it anywhere
Understanding the result
Example: A 500-mile move of 7,000 lbs with 8 labor hours at $50/hr and $300 of materials estimates $3,150 total ($2,450 transport).
Frequently asked questions
Why does a longer move cost more per pound even at the same weight? The linehaul rate is charged per 1,000 lbs per mile, so transport cost scales directly with distance—doubling the miles roughly doubles the transport portion of the estimate.
Does this estimate include hiring a full-service moving company? No, it estimates a DIY-style move using a linehaul weight/distance rate plus hourly labor and packing materials; a full-service mover's flat quote may differ significantly.
Is the Moving Cost Estimator free to use? Yes — it is completely free, with no sign-up, no download and no usage limits. You can use it as often as you need.
Is my data private? Yes. The calculation runs entirely in your browser — the values you enter are never sent to our servers, stored or shared with anyone.
What information do I need? Just the following: Move distance, Shipment weight, Labor hours (packing/loading), Labor rate per hour, Packing materials. Each field includes a hint explaining exactly what to enter.
Can I use it on my phone? Yes — the tool is fully responsive and works on any device, and the same calculator is available in the EasyWorkCalcs mobile app.
Privacy
Everything you enter into the Moving Cost Estimator is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored or shared — your data stays on your device.