Home / Moving Cost in Louisiana
Moving Cost in Louisiana
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Louisiana.
By Jessica Martinez, Moving Cost Researcher
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Louisiana.
New Orleans anchors the Louisiana moving market, and a local 2-3 bedroom move statewide runs about $1,364 with a 3-person crew and roughly 8 hours on the clock. Rates around New Orleans itself can run a little higher or lower than that figure depending on crew demand.
New Orleans is the Louisiana metro most movers quote from first, but the statewide number above is a reasonable starting point anywhere in Louisiana. Plug your own Louisiana home size and crew rate into the moving cost calculator for a number closer to your actual Louisiana move.
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Local 2-3 bedroom move, Louisiana | $1,364 |
| Crew assumed | 3 movers |
| Hours assumed | ~8 hours |
| vs. 51-state average ($1,503) | -$139 (-9%) |
Source: CostToMoveGuide state-by-state estimate for Louisiana, last reviewed June 2026. These are planning figures for Louisiana, not quotes.
Fewer boxes and less furniture means fewer billable hours for a Louisiana crew, full stop. Booking a weekday Louisiana move outside peak season is the next biggest lever. If your Louisiana move is small, price a truck rental against a Louisiana crew quote before you decide, and check packing costs separately.
A New Orleans-area local move for a 2-3 bedroom home runs close to Louisiana's statewide figure of $1,364, though exact quotes shift with crew availability and the specific neighborhood.
Usually. A move that stays inside New Orleans needs less drive time between the old and new address, which is one of the few variables that isn't billed by the hour at both ends in Louisiana.
Most 2-3 bedroom homes in Louisiana move with a 3-person crew in about 8 hours. Larger or heavily furnished Louisiana homes usually need a 4-person crew and more time.
Run your home size and crew rate through the moving cost calculator, then get at least two written quotes from movers who serve the New Orleans area before booking.