Planning a move to Lakewood, WA? Get a realistic price range in seconds and let us match you with the right licensed carrier.
There's no single price to move to Lakewood — a studio coming from across the state costs a fraction of a 4-bedroom shipped cross-country. Use the tool above for your figure and the tables below for context.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 – $1,500 | $2,450 – $2,950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,325 – $4,000 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,550 – $5,450 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $6,300 – $7,550 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $9,075 – $10,900 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ~1,167 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,268 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Chicago, IL | ~2,177 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Houston, TX | ~2,352 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~2,726 mi | $4,550 – $5,450 |
The biggest levers on your Lakewood quote:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
Lakewood sits right up against Joint Base Lewis-McChord, so moving costs here swing with base traffic and household size. A local 2-bedroom typically runs $2,225–$2,675, while the same home headed out of Washington by weight and mileage lands around $4,550–$5,450. Downsizing service members often start smaller: a studio is roughly $1,250–$1,500 in town. MoveCost breaks every line down before you commit.
PCS orders drive most Lakewood moves, and timing rarely lines up with the calendar you'd pick. Wet, grey winters make January and February the cheaper, quieter stretch to book a local crew; dry summers pull demand and rates up, and late-August wildfire smoke can add unpredictable days. Because so many households leave the state entirely, long-distance quotes hinge on shipment weight and total mileage rather than flat crew hours.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Lakewood runs about $4,550–$5,450, while a local move is closer to $2,225–$2,675. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
No — it's an informational estimate based on the details you provide. A licensed Washington mover we match you with confirms the final, binding price after reviewing your inventory.
No. MoveCost is a free cost calculator and matching service. We help you find and connect with the best licensed, insured moving carrier for your move — we don't operate trucks ourselves.
Be flexible on your date, move mid-week or off-season, declutter before you pack, and compare a few quotes. Getting matched through MoveCost is free and there's no obligation to book.
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