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Moving Cost in Maine
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Maine.
By Jessica Martinez, Moving Cost Researcher
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Maine.
Before booking a crew in Maine, it is worth pricing the DIY option too. A local 2-3 bedroom move with a 3-person crew statewide runs about $1,576, about 5% above what Maine typically pays against the 51-state average of $1,503. A rented truck and your own labor can beat that number on a short Maine move.
A full crew in Maine is priced hourly and takes the physical work off your hands. A rented truck for a Maine move is priced by the day plus mileage and fuel, and puts the loading and driving on you. Run both scenarios through the moving cost calculator and the truck rental calculator before you decide on the Maine move.
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Local 2-3 bedroom move, Maine | $1,576 |
| Crew assumed | 3 movers |
| Hours assumed | ~8 hours |
| vs. 51-state average ($1,503) | +$73 (+5%) |
Source: CostToMoveGuide state-by-state estimate for Maine, last reviewed June 2026. These are planning figures for Maine, not quotes.
Some Maine households split the difference: rent a truck and hire loading-only labor for the heavy furniture. That combination rarely beats a full crew by much, but it can help when Maine movers are booked solid. Check the packing calculator too, since materials add up on any Maine move regardless of who drives the truck.
Summer weekends are the most expensive and hardest to book in Maine, as they are almost everywhere. A weekday date in the fall or winter typically costs less in Maine and gives you a wider pick of available crews.
For a short in-state Maine move, a DIY truck rental is often cheaper than a full crew. For a longer haul out of Maine, the labor of loading and driving yourself can outweigh the savings.
Around $1,576 for a 2-3 bedroom home with a 3-person crew and roughly 8 hours of work is a reasonable planning number for Maine.
Yes. Summer weekends are the busiest and most expensive time to book movers in Maine. A weekday move in Maine during the fall or winter typically costs less.
Add a travel or truck fee, tip if you're happy with the Maine crew, and separate budget lines for packing supplies if you're not packing yourself. The moving cost calculator covers the first two for any Maine move.