How this moving cost calculator works
Hourly labor/truck cost is added to flat fees, chargeable mileage and packing materials.
How to use it
- Crew hours. Enter the value in hours.
- Crew + truck hourly rate. Enter the value in $ / hour.
- Flat/travel fees. Enter the value in $.
- Chargeable miles. Enter the value in miles.
- Mileage rate. Enter the value in $/mile.
- Packing/materials. Enter the value in $.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Quotes can include minimum hours, stair fees, long-carry charges, valuation coverage and tips that are not represented unless you add them to flat fees. Use the mover’s actual billing structure rather than a generic hourly rate when comparing quotes.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.