Here's what it costs to move to Yakima — real estimates by home size and distance, plus a free match to a trusted mover.
The price of a move to Yakima, Washington comes down to volume (how many rooms), distance, and add-ons like packing. The calculator does the math from your inputs; here's the lay of the land.
| 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 | ~1,094 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,140 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Chicago, IL | ~2,059 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Houston, TX | ~2,225 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~2,600 mi | $4,550 – $5,450 |
What drives the price of a move to Yakima:
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.
A move within Yakima usually falls between $2,225 and $2,675 for a two-bedroom done by the hour, while a two-bedroom haul across the state runs $4,550 to $5,450 on weight and mileage. Downsizing to a studio near the valley keeps a local job around $1,250 to $1,500. Rates here reflect Yakima's spread-out agricultural neighborhoods and the drive time crews log between the lower valley and the city.
Local Yakima moves are billed by crew hours, so how fast a team loads and how far apart the addresses sit both matter. Older homes near the historic core with stairs and narrow driveways add time, while newer builds toward West Valley load faster. Long-distance pricing shifts to shipment weight and the mileage west over the passes or east across the state, so trimming what you haul is the surest way to hold the number down.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Yakima 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.
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