There's no single price to move to South Portland — 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 | $2,450 – $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 | ~349 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Chicago, IL | ~1,113 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~1,277 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Houston, TX | ~2,099 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Denver, CO | ~2,250 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
The biggest levers on your South Portland 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.
Across the harbor from the peninsula, South Portland pairs family neighborhoods with the retail hub around the Maine Mall, and moving costs sit just below Portland's. A 2-bedroom handled by a local crew generally runs $2,225–$2,675, and the same move out of state by weight and mileage lands near $4,550–$5,450. Larger family homes push higher, with a 3-bedroom local move around $3,050–$3,650. Start with our free estimate before any carrier reaches out.
South Portland's spread of single-family homes and easier commercial access near the Maine Mall corridor means crews usually park close and load without shuttles, which keeps local hourly moves efficient. Costs climb mainly with home size and staircases in older neighborhoods. For long-distance moves, the deciding factors are shipment weight and the long mileage from southern Maine to almost anywhere out of state.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to South Portland 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.
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