Moving cost calculator
Answer three quick questions and see a transparent, itemized price range in seconds — hourly rate, drive time, and total, updated live.
How our cost calculator works
Three quick inputs and you'll see a transparent, itemized price range — no phone call, no waiting.
Select your home size
From a studio to 5+ bedrooms. Each size auto-fills the typical crew and estimated hours.
Enter your distance
We calculate drive time from average travel speed — doubled to cover the return trip.
Get your estimate
See estimated hours, hourly rate, drive-time cost and total range — live as you adjust.
What affects the cost of your move?
Several factors determine your final moving price. Here's what goes into every estimate.
Home size
More rooms means more items, more movers, and more time.
Number of movers
Larger crews move faster but cost more per hour.
Distance
Local moves are billed hourly; long-distance may bill by weight and mileage.
Access & logistics
Stairs, elevators, long carries, and parking can all add time.
Packing services
Full-service packing adds cost but saves time and reduces damage risk.
Date & season
Weekends, month-end, and summer months are in higher demand.
Specialty items
Pianos, pool tables, safes, and fine art may need extra equipment or crew.
How Much Do Local Movers Cost?
Wondering how much your move will cost? Use JFK Moving's free calculator to get an instant, no-obligation estimate based on your home size, moving distance, and number of movers. Whether you're moving a studio apartment across town or a 5-bedroom house across Southern California, our calculator gives you a realistic price range in seconds — no phone call required. For an exact quote, our team can follow up with full details after you submit your info below.
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Distance
Drive time calculated at 42 mi/hr · doubled for return trip
Estimate summary
Your moving estimate
Range: $278 – $599
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Verified Great guys to work with The guys were fast, nice and great to work with. They were also honest and careful with all of my belongings. I say honest because something was broken and they showed me before moving it. They did NOT break it. They just noticed it had been repaired and instead of pretending nothing was wrong, they pointed it out even though I may have thought they did it. It was from the previous move.
Windsor Hills, Windsor Hills, CA I hired JFK moving on 3 separate occasions, and I have to say that the service I receive from a crew that was led by a guy named Benny was exceptional. If you call them to get a quote, they beat everyone's pricing! However, Benny and his crew are who you ask for to get the job done right!
5 Stars -- Would Hire Again Without Hesitation
After dealing with a frustrating situation with another mover, I reached out to JFK Moving to handle a complicated executive desk move. Tia was my first point of contact and she was fantastic -- patient, understanding, and confident they could handle what others couldn't.
Pricing was reasonable and transparent, and she worked with me to make it fair.Suhrob and David showed up early and immediately got to work. They were organized, careful, and clearly knew what they were doing. The desk was heavy and complex, but they disassembled it correctly and moved it safely.
What impressed me most was that they took the time to explain how it comes apart for future moves. That's next-level professionalism.
They also helped with a few extra heavy items without hesitation.
This is how moving should be done. I'll be using them again this summer.
On time. Polite and courteous. Extremely careful with furniture. Performed everything exactly the way we requested. Outstanding service!
Verified Oscar and his crew were amazing Oscar and his crew were amazing. Very professional and quick. They moved our 5000 sq ft home in half a day and very good pricing
I can honestly say out of all the movers I’ve had David, Juan, and Daniel has been the BEST. There has not been a single complaint I could think of genuinely. Professional, efficient, communicative, you could not request a better team than them.
I additionally want to point out how they not only carefully handled my belongings but ensure they were
It was a great service and they were very hard workers. We couldn't have gotten all the work done without them. They were a vital instrument in getting this done. One of the workers, his name was Sean, and the other one was Abdul, they were topnotch, and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for movers.
Movers were polite and hardworking. No damage at all
Pick-up, Delivery and set-up of a safe John, Bek, Victor and Adam made the appointment, pick up & delivery and the set-up of a safe upstairs a very great experience. I would highly reccomend JFK Moving Company. Everyone was so kind and helpful, they did a professional job and took care of everything. Their prices are fair and reasonable. I would definitely reccomend JKF Moving Company. Thank you so very much, you're appreciated.
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Why homeowners trust JFK Moving
A fully licensed, fully insured team with a track record across Southern California — and pricing you can see up front.
Local across five counties
Serving Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.
Transparent hourly pricing
See the rate and the range before you book. No hidden fees, ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local moves in California typically cost between $89–$150 per hour depending on crew size, with most moves taking 2–16 hours based on home size. Long-distance moves are usually priced by weight and distance instead of hourly rate.
Moving estimates are calculated using your home size (which determines crew size and estimated hours), the distance between pickup and drop-off locations, and the hourly labor rate. Additional services like packing or specialty item handling add to the total.
The calculator provides a real-time price range based on typical job requirements for your home size and distance. Your final quote may vary slightly based on inventory, access conditions, and services added during booking.
Most 2-bedroom homes require 3 movers and take 4–8 hours to complete, depending on the volume of belongings and distance traveled.
Yes. Drive time is calculated based on distance traveled and is typically billed as part of the total labor time, covering both the trip to your new home and the return trip.
JFK Moving provides residential and commercial moving services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.
No. Using the moving cost calculator and requesting a quote is completely free with no obligation to book.
Yes. JFK Moving LLC holds California Household Movers Permit CAL-T 0191935 from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services, US DOT number 3079794 and MC number 1411888, and carries general liability insurance. Every move includes Released Value coverage at $0.60 per pound per item, and full-value protection plans are available before moving day. Copies of the documents are on our license page.
Moving Insights
Moving to the Inland Empire: Cities, Commutes and Heat
Most people moving to the Inland Empire tell us the same thing: they want more space. A bigger yard, a garage that fits a car, a newer house, or simply more home for the money than they could find in Los Angeles or Orange County. Our headquarters is in Moreno Valley, so the Inland Empire is home turf for our crews, and we see what works (and what goes wrong) on moving day across both counties.
Moving to North County San Diego: Coast vs. Inland Guide
North County San Diego is the stretch of San Diego County between Camp Pendleton and the city of San Diego. When people talk about moving to North County San Diego, they usually mean one of five cities: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos or Escondido. Our Escondido office runs moves across all of them, and the first question we help people answer is simple: coast or inland?
Moving from the Bay Area to Southern California: A Guide
Moving from the Bay Area to Southern California is one of the most common long-distance moves in the state. We see it from San Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula, San Jose and Sacramento, headed to Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego. Because the whole trip stays inside California, it works differently from a local hourly move, and knowing how it works makes planning much easier.
