Cities in Massachusetts
178 more Massachusetts cities with a cost guide
Abington · Acton · Acushnet · Agawam · Amesbury · Andover · Arlington · Ashland · Athol · Attleboro · Auburn · Barnstable · Bedford · Belchertown · Bellingham · Belmont · Beverly · Billerica · Bourne · Braintree · Brewster · Bridgewater · Brockton · Brookline · Burlington · Cambridge · Canton · Carver · Charlton · Chelmsford · Chelsea · Chicopee · Clinton · Concord · Danvers · Dartmouth · Dedham · Dennis · Dracut · Dudley · Duxbury · East Bridgewater · East Longmeadow · Easthampton · Easton · Everett · Fairhaven · Fall River · Falmouth · Fitchburg · Foxborough · Framingham · Franklin · Gardner · Gloucester · Grafton · Groton · Hanover · Hanson · Harwich · Haverhill · Hingham · Holbrook · Holden · Holliston · Holyoke · Hopkinton · Hudson · Hull · Ipswich · Kingston · Lakeville · Lawrence · Leicester · Leominster · Lexington · Littleton · Longmeadow · Lowell · Ludlow · Lunenburg · Lynn · Lynnfield · Malden · Mansfield · Marblehead · Marlborough · Marshfield · Mashpee · Maynard · Medfield · Medford · Medway · Melrose · Methuen Town · Middleborough · Milford · Millbury · Milton · Nantucket · Natick · Needham · New Bedford · Newburyport · Newton · Norfolk · North Adams · North Andover · North Reading · Northampton · Northborough · Northbridge · Norton · Norwell · Norwood · Oxford · Palmer · Peabody · Pembroke · Pepperell · Pittsfield · Plymouth · Quincy · Randolph · Raynham · Reading · Rehoboth · Revere · Rockland · Salem · Sandwich · Saugus · Scituate · Seekonk · Sharon · Shrewsbury · Somerset · Somerville · South Hadley · South Yarmouth · Southborough · Southbridge · Spencer · Stoneham · Stoughton · Sudbury · Swampscott · Swansea · Taunton · Tewksbury · Tyngsborough · Uxbridge · Wakefield · Walpole · Waltham · Ware · Wareham · Watertown Town · Wayland · Webster · Wellesley · West Springfield · Westborough · Westfield · Westford · Weston · Westport · Westwood · Weymouth · Whitman · Wilbraham · Wilmington · Winchendon · Winchester · Winthrop · Woburn · Wrentham · Yarmouth
What a move costs in Massachusetts
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 1,464 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $4,941 – $6,588 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $5,929 – $7,906 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $7,576 – $10,102 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $8,564 – $11,419 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 1,464 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Massachusetts
We price 173 interstate corridors leaving Massachusetts, from 108 miles (Boston to Hartford, CT) up to 3,130 miles (Boston to Oakland, CA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Massachusetts routes, including moves within the state and Massachusetts to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Boston → New York City, NY | 215 mi | $968 – $1,290 |
| Boston → Jersey City, NJ | 218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Boston → Philadelphia, PA | 306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Boston → Washington, DC | 451 mi | $2,030 – $2,706 |
| Boston → Buffalo, NY | 456 mi | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| Boston → Pittsburgh, PA | 572 mi | $2,574 – $3,432 |
| Boston → Chicago, IL | 984 mi | $4,428 – $5,904 |
| Boston → Atlanta, GA | 1,111 mi | $5,000 – $6,666 |
| Boston → Miami, FL | 1,498 mi | $6,741 – $8,988 |
| Boston → Tulsa, OK | 1,588 mi | $7,146 – $9,528 |
| Boston → Dallas, TX | 1,817 mi | $8,177 – $10,902 |
| Boston → Las Cruces, NM | 2,364 mi | $10,638 – $14,184 |
Moving inside Massachusetts vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in Massachusetts
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves Massachusetts. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in Massachusetts
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Massachusettsmovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Massachusetts moversHow to use these Massachusetts figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Massachusetts, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within Massachusetts
How much do movers cost in Massachusetts?
A move inside Massachusetts under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from Massachusetts do you publish costs for?
We publish 173 routes out of Massachusetts, leaving from Boston, Springfield, Worcester. The longest is Boston to Oakland, CA at 3,130 miles; the shortest is Boston to Hartford, CT at 108 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Massachusetts regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Massachusetts is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in Massachusetts?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in Massachusetts?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Massachusetts?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a Massachusetts move should cost before you call anyone.