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Moving costs to Scranton 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 | ~124 mi | $2,225 – $2,675 |
| Chicago, IL | ~774 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~890 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,704 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,920 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
A few things move the needle on your Scranton 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.
Scranton, the Steamtown anthracite city, is one of Northeast PA's more affordable places to move, with older but roomy housing stock. A local 2BR runs $2,225-$2,675, and a long-distance 2BR is $4,550-$5,450, while a studio downtown stays around $1,250-$1,500 local. As the city revitalizes, its lower cost of living shows up in the everyday move budget, though hilly older blocks still shape crew hours.
Local moves bill by crew hours, and Scranton's hilly streets, older multi-story homes, and street parking all add time to the carry. Long-distance jobs run on weight and mileage instead, so a 3BR household ($6,300-$7,550 long) reflects the haul out of the region. Winter is a real factor in the coal-country hills. Homes with porches and interior stairs load slower than ground-level units. All moves here go by road, never by water.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Scranton 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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