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Moving costs to Philadelphia depend mostly on how much you're moving and how far it's coming from. Enter your details above for a number tailored to your move — the ranges below are typical starting points.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | ~101 mi | $2,225 – $2,675 |
| Chicago, IL | ~831 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~832 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,674 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,969 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
A few things move the needle on your Philadelphia moving cost:
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.
Philadelphia is a rowhome city, so most quotes land in the middle of the range: a 2BR runs about $2,225–$2,675 for a local crew-hour move and $4,550–$5,450 heading long-distance by weight and mileage. Smaller rowhome apartments hold costs down, with a 1BR around $1,675–$2,000 local. Party walls, front stoops, and street-only parking shape the labor more than distance does across most of the city.
Local Philadelphia moves are billed by crew hours, so the real drivers are stairs, stoop carries, and how far the truck parks from your door. A cross-town rowhome move often books faster than the miles suggest. Long-distance pricing switches to shipment weight plus mileage; a lighter rowhome load can beat the estimate. Historic blocks with tight one-way streets add time no matter the size.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania mover we match you with confirms the final, binding price after reviewing your inventory.
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