Local movers in Phoenix typically cost $580–$975 for small homes (2-person crew $145–$195/hr, 4–5 hours). A 1,000-mile move usually runs $2,830–$8,450, and cross-country moves land around $3,120–$12,230+, depending on inventory, access, and add-ons.
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Hiring movers in Phoenix will set you back between $580 and $12,230+. That’s a big window, but it depends on how far you’re going, how much you’re hauling, and which services you choose.
But aside from the size of your move and the distance you’re traveling, there are a few other fees and add-ons that can impact your price:
Ranges reflect recent iMoving Phoenix quotes and completed bookings, standard partner tariffs, and typical assumptions: in-state local moves, 2–5 person crews, 4–5 hour minimums for local, standard access (reasonable walk distance, elevator scheduled), and common packing needs. Your quote varies with inventory, stairs or long carry, elevator reservations, seasonality, and selected services.
Based on iMoving Phoenix data from the last 90 days; refreshed quarterly or when market rates change. For tighter figures, use the iMoving cost calculator for live quotes.
Local moving is billed per crew, per hour. A typical 2-person crew runs $145–$195/hr (plus travel). Plan about 2 movers per bedroom.
If you really want to save money on a local move, think about how you can save time. Schedule smart, and try to avoid rush hour when you book your move. It also helps to stage all of your belongings in one easy-to-access room or corner so your movers can get it on the truck ASAP.
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Crew:2
Typical Hours:4–5
Est. Total (labor):$580–$975
Crew:3
Typical Hours:5–7
Est. Total (labor):$975–$1,890
Crew:4
Typical Hours:7–10
Est. Total (labor):$1,715–$3,450
Crew:5
Typical Hours:9–12
Est. Total (labor):$2,655–$5,040
Crew:5
Typical Hours:10–14
Est. Total (labor):$2,950–$5,880+
Derived from recent Phoenix quotes issued on iMoving in the last 90 days. Local totals assume $145–$195/hr for a 2-person crew; 3-person crews scale proportionally.
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Typical Crew:2 movers
Typical Hours:4–5
Est. Total (labor):$580–$975
Typical Crew:2 movers
Typical Hours:4–5
Est. Total (labor):$580–$975
Typical Crew:2–3 movers
Typical Hours:5–7
Est. Total (labor):$975–$1,890
Typical Crew:2 movers
Typical Hours:4–6
Est. Total (labor):$725–$1,170
Pro tip from experts: Reserve curb space and an elevator window; stage boxes near the entrance to cut on-site time.
Long-distance moves from Phoenix (around 1,000 miles) typically run $2,830–$8,450 - and in many cases, even less if you aren’t traveling that far. Long distance moves are billed per mile and per pound (although some movers assign a cubic-foot value to your items instead).
What counts as a long distance move? If you’re traveling over 100 miles or across state lines, you’ll be dealing with long-distance moving companies. Even if the state line’s just a mile away!
Ranges reflect iMoving marketplace quotes and bookings for 2–3 bedroom shipments in Phoenix. 1 bedroom trends lower; 4–5 bedrooms can exceed the top end in peak months. Excludes packing, storage, specialty items, and valuation unless noted.
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Distance (mi):115
Typical Range:$2,100–$3,800
Distance (mi):300
Typical Range:$2,000–$3,800
Distance (mi):355
Typical Range:$2,200–$4,100
Distance (mi):370
Typical Range:$2,300–$4,200
Distance (mi):420
Typical Range:$2,500–$4,600
Distance (mi):830
Typical Range:$3,400–$6,500
Distance (mi):1,060
Typical Range:$3,600–$7,800
Cross country movers in Phoenix will cost you between $3,000 and $12,000. It’s typically a bit more expensive than basic long-distance moving, since you may have to pay for fuel surcharges, and some extra coordination and planning with nationwide agents.
Assumes standard access; fuel surcharges and multi-stop routing may apply. Larger shipments and peak dates can exceed the upper bound.
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Distance (mi):1,400
Typical Range:$4,500–$9,500
Distance (mi):1,750
Typical Range:$5,500–$9,800
Distance (mi):2,300
Typical Range:$6,800–$11,800
Distance (mi):2,450
Typical Range:$7,000–$12,230
Pro tip: Reserve curb space/elevators and stage boxes near the entrance. That usually trims 30–60 minutes off local jobs and helps long-distance load days stay on schedule.
Most people think DIY is the cheapest option, but even on the best of days it’ll be about $200–$800. After all, you’ll have to pay for a truck rental, gas, packing, and labor costs if you need help loading your heavy appliances.
And if you’re moving long distance from Phoenix, you’ll also need to pay for food and lodging. All these little expenses really stack up.
One Phoenix renter used a 15-ft truck for a day, spent on gas and supplies, and landed around $350–$450 out-of-pocket—cheaper than pros, but labor-intensive.
You know the cost of hiring movers, but who can you trust to do the heavy lifting?
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