Typical ranges by home size. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — run your details through the calculator above.
| 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 |
Moving to New Jersey trends higher, reflecting dense metros and steep costs of living. A local 2-bedroom move around Newark or Jersey City typically runs $2,225-$2,675, while a long-distance relocation into the state lands near $4,550-$5,450. A studio arriving long-distance often falls between $2,450 and $2,950. Costs rise closest to the NYC and Philadelphia commuter belts, with Jersey City and Hoboken among the pricier corners versus Edison or Paterson.
New Jersey's cost is shaped by density. Walk-ups, elevator reservations, permit-required parking, and long carries in Newark, Jersey City, and Elizabeth add labor hours a suburban move avoids. Proximity to New York City and Philadelphia keeps demand and rates high, and toll-heavy corridors factor into local runs. Home size and, for long-distance, weight and mileage still set the base, while summer and month-end dates concentrate demand and tighten carrier availability.
Popular New Jersey cities: Hoboken · Perth Amboy · Plainfield · Parsippany · Bloomfield.
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A 2-bedroom long-distance move to New Jersey typically runs $4,550–$5,450; a local move is around $2,225–$2,675. Use the calculator for a figure matched to your home and route.
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