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Looking to book a local move in California? MovingPlace connects you with trusted full-service movers so you can book quickly and confidently. If you're heading across the state (or even across the country) we also offer a flexible long-distance solution that helps you save big.

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Best price and value guarantee

Best price and value guarantee

Free cancellation w/ 48 hour notice

Free cancellation w/ 48 hour notice

$10k catastrophic coverage included

$10k catastrophic coverage included

Dedicated move manager

Dedicated move manager

Quick and easy booking process

Quick and easy booking process

Trusted Movers Across California

We’ve built a network of licensed, trusted movers throughout California, making it easy to find reliable help no matter where you're moving.

Acalanes RidgeActonAdelantoAgoura HillsAgua DulceAirportAlamedaAlamoAlbanyAlhambraAliso ViejoAllendaleAlondra ParkAlpineAlta SierraAltadenaAlum RockAmerican CanyonAmestiAnaheimAngelsAngwinAntelopeAntiochAnzaApple ValleyAptosAptos Hills-Larkin ValleyArbuckleArcadia

The Cost of Local Moves in California

Wondering how much a local move costs? Below you can find the average costs of moving in California, based on the size of your move.

Move SizeAverage CostNumber of MoversNumber of Hours
Small$1,007.442 movers4 hours
Medium$1,239.873 movers5 hours
Large$1,736.703 movers7 hours

Cost Analysis Methodology

MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.

Our move sizes are defined as:

  • Small: Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments
  • Medium: 3 bedroom apartments, 2 and 3 bedroom homes
  • Large: 4+ bedroom homes

Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.

Real Experiences From Verified Bookings

I hade a great experience with MovingZoom. They were very clear about when they would be arriving, worked hard, and were careful with all of my stuff.

— Aidan G.

Movers | MovingZoom

They did what I needed they were on time! They were clean ready and willing! I recommend them

— Jamie J.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Awesome! Super efficient and finished in time for a pretty significant move.

— Zoe P.

Movers | MovingZoom

Efficient Last minute movers need. Thank you.

— Wayne S.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

They were amazing!!

— Mika D.

Movers | Facemove Inc

Mach 1 Moving did a fantastic job. Met all our moving needs, with great communication, on time and diligent work. Many thanks to Mike and your team.

— Abby S.

Movers | Mach 1 Moving

On time great service highly recommend.

— Denise S.

Movers | Your Best Choice Movers

I booked this move through PODS, which provided links to several moving companies, including MovingZoom. Their price was significantly lower than the other options I had seen—nearly half of what I found through U-Haul—so I was initially concerned that the lower price might mean lower-quality service. I was very pleasantly surprised. The movers arrived on time, were prepared, worked hard, and handled everything carefully and respectfully. Everything was packed into the PODS container properly, and the entire job went exactly as planned. The crew was professional, efficient, and easy to work with. I’m very satisfied with the service and would absolutely use MovingZoom again. I would give them excellent ratings across the board.

— Branden A.

Movers | MovingZoom

Both the helpers were courteous, efficient and competent. They packed 3 bedrooms and a study into a 16’ POD very efficiently within 3 hours. Would hire them again.

— Ram K.

Movers | Pyramid Movers

Jay and Mel showed up on time worked very fast and efficient service. Professionally loaded all my furniture, without issue. Would recommend to anyone who needs move service

— Frank N.

Movers | Safe Movers

These guys were AMAZING! I was so nervous that all our stuff wouldn't fit in this 8" POD but they are tetris masters who fit it all with care. They were kind, quick, efficient, and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone!

— Jessica F.

Movers | Excellent Movers

I’d definitely use them again. They let me know their eta and let me know they were in traffic

— Judy A.

Movers | The Precise Movers

helped a lot with my move across the country!

— Taylor W.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Hard Working, Handles with Care, Professional,

— Sophia C.

Movers | Rigo's Moving & Storage, Inc

Great workers

— Lin G.

Movers | Speedy Movers

Very good , we’re very professional,polite and went out of their way to make move go well.

— Louiz Z.

Movers | Safe Movers

Brilliant! I over estimated the space available for the contents, but this guy knew how to pack a pod. It was as tight as possible and got all the important stuff in. He really knew what he was doing. Would definitely recommend again.

— Lydia H.

Movers | Sd247movers

Excellent and professional service. Move was done within time scheduled, including putting a bed together for me!

— Vanessa A.

Movers | Rigo's Moving & Storage, Inc

Quick, easy, and professional last minute unloading help. Total lifesaver! Highly recommend!

— Sean H.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Great could not be better

— Lia L.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Excellent! Very professional. Open communication. Finished initial task of just unloading furniture early and helped with extra smaller stuff until their time was up. Without request, just offered. Excellent excellent service. Would recommend and will remember to use again in future on next move.

— Tadd M.

Movers | Facemove Inc

All three gentlemen were fantastic, prompt, and very professional.

— Robert S.

Movers | Speedy Movers

Highly recommended! Customer service when making the appointment was fantastic. And the movers were very thorough and made great decisions on how to pack the truck for me. I would absolutely recommend and use the service again.

— Coty H.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Rigo’s did an incredible job. The guys were professional, quick, careful and kind. Whole job was done exactly in 2 hours like we paid for. Highly recommend Rigo’s if you are looking for movers!

— Nick C.

Movers | Rigo's Moving & Storage, Inc

Would definitely recommend, Alex and Sergio went above and beyond!!! Very quick and helpful service

— Sydney N.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Very good and easy move. Movers were on time, helpful, courteous, and enjoyable to talk with. They came up with creative solutions to some interesting moving problems. Great job. Will highly recommend.

— Matthew U.

Movers | The Moving Experience

Great job, super efficient!

— Rachel W.

Movers | Urbanlift Moving

Planning Your Move in California

After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These insights from real moves in California can help you plan smarter and stress less.

Avg. days booking before move

14 days

Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.

Busiest month to move

July

Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!

% of moves on the weekend

68.7%

Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.

Avg. move duration

3.9 hours

Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.
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Move Details Tailored to You

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Compare Multiple Providers

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Damage Coverage

Damage Coverage

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Rest easy knowing that your belongings are protected with built-in damage coverage.
Heavy Items

Heavy Items

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Specialized equipment and expert handling ensure your heavy items are moved with care.
Dollys/Straps

Dollys/Straps

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We provide the right tools for the job, including dollys and straps to keep everything secure during your move.
Hand Tools

Hand Tools

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Dissasembly? Our movers bring hand tools to handle those small tasks on moving day.

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