Cities in Minnesota
96 more Minnesota cities with a cost guide
Albert Lea · Alexandria · Andover · Anoka · Apple Valley · Austin · Big Lake · Blaine · Bloomington · Brainerd · Brooklyn Center · Brooklyn Park · Buffalo · Burnsville · Champlin · Chanhassen · Chaska · Cloquet · Columbia Heights · Coon Rapids · Cottage Grove · Crystal · Duluth · Eagan · East Bethel · Eden Prairie · Edina · Elk River · Fairmont · Faribault · Farmington · Fergus Falls · Forest Lake · Fridley · Golden Valley · Grand Rapids · Ham Lake · Hastings · Hermantown · Hibbing · Hopkins · Hugo · Hutchinson · Inver Grove Heights · Lake Elmo · Lakeville · Lino Lakes · Little Canada · Mankato · Maple Grove · Maplewood · Marshall · Mendota Heights · Minnetonka · Monticello · Moorhead · Mounds View · New Brighton · New Hope · New Ulm · North Branch · North Mankato · North St. Paul · Northfield · Oakdale · Otsego · Owatonna · Plymouth · Prior Lake · Ramsey · Red Wing · Richfield · Robbinsdale · Rogers · Rosemount · Roseville · Sartell · Sauk Rapids · Savage · Shakopee · Shoreview · South St. Paul · St. Cloud · St. Louis Park · St. Michael · St. Peter · Stillwater · Vadnais Heights · Victoria · Waconia · West St. Paul · White Bear Lake · Willmar · Winona · Woodbury · Worthington
What a move costs in Minnesota
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) | 1,174 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $3,962 – $5,283 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $4,755 – $6,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $5,283 – $7,044 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $6,868 – $9,157 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 1,174 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Minnesota
We price 336 interstate corridors leaving Minnesota, from 171 miles (Rochester to Cedar Rapids, IA) up to 1,852 miles (Saint Paul to San Francisco, CA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Minnesota routes, including moves within the state and Minnesota to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis → Philadelphia, PA | 1,174 mi | $5,283 – $7,044 |
| Rochester → Cedar Rapids, IA | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Rochester → Madison, WI | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Rochester → Des Moines, IA | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Minneapolis → Sioux Falls, SD | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Saint Paul → Sioux Falls, SD | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Minneapolis → Fargo, ND | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Saint Paul → Cedar Rapids, IA | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Minneapolis → Cedar Rapids, IA | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
| Saint Paul → Fargo, ND | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
| Saint Paul → Madison, WI | ~263 mi | $1,184 – $1,578 |
| Minneapolis → Madison, WI | ~272 mi | $1,224 – $1,632 |
Moving inside Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota. 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 Minnesota
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Minnesotamovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Minnesota moversHow to use these Minnesota figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota
How much do movers cost in Minnesota?
A move inside Minnesota 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 Minnesota do you publish costs for?
We publish 336 routes out of Minnesota, leaving from Minneapolis, Rochester, Saint Paul. The longest is Saint Paul to San Francisco, CA at 1,852 miles; the shortest is Rochester to Cedar Rapids, IA at 171 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Minnesota regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota move should cost before you call anyone.