There's no single price to move to Boise — 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 | $2,300 – $2,750 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,100 – $3,700 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $5,775 – $6,925 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $8,300 – $9,950 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | ~796 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ~837 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Chicago, IL | ~1,809 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,865 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~2,291 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
The biggest levers on your Boise 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.
Boise is Idaho's capital and its busiest moving market, with crews booked solid as California and Pacific Northwest households keep arriving. A local 2BR here runs about $2,225–$2,675, while the same home coming long-distance lands near $4,200–$5,025. Smaller 1BR apartments downtown price around $1,675–$2,000 locally. Micron and HP hiring keeps demand high, so quotes tighten fast in summer.
Two things move a Boise quote most: how far your goods travel and when you book. In-town moves bill by crew hours, so stairs in the North End or a walk-up near BSU add time. Inbound long-distance moves from California price on weight and mileage, which is why a full 3BR can reach $5,775–$6,925. Summer and early fall are the tightest, busiest weeks.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Boise runs about $4,200–$5,025, 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.
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