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Moving Cost in Minnesota
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Minnesota.
By Jessica Martinez, Moving Cost Researcher
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Minnesota.
Before booking a crew in Minnesota, it is worth pricing the DIY option too. A local 2-3 bedroom move with a 3-person crew statewide runs about $1,470, about even with the 51-state average of $1,503 for Minnesota. A rented truck and your own labor can beat that number on a short Minnesota move.
A full crew in Minnesota is priced hourly and takes the physical work off your hands. A rented truck for a Minnesota 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 Minnesota move.
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Local 2-3 bedroom move, Minnesota | $1,470 |
| Crew assumed | 3 movers |
| Hours assumed | ~8 hours |
| vs. 51-state average ($1,503) | -$33 (-2%) |
Source: CostToMoveGuide state-by-state estimate for Minnesota, last reviewed June 2026. These are planning figures for Minnesota, not quotes.
Some Minnesota 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 Minnesota movers are booked solid. Check the packing calculator too, since materials add up on any Minnesota move regardless of who drives the truck.
Summer weekends are the most expensive and hardest to book in Minnesota, as they are almost everywhere. A weekday date in the fall or winter typically costs less in Minnesota and gives you a wider pick of available crews.
For a short in-state Minnesota move, a DIY truck rental is often cheaper than a full crew. For a longer haul out of Minnesota, the labor of loading and driving yourself can outweigh the savings.
Around $1,470 for a 2-3 bedroom home with a 3-person crew and roughly 8 hours of work is a reasonable planning number for Minnesota.
Yes. Summer weekends are the busiest and most expensive time to book movers in Minnesota. A weekday move in Minnesota during the fall or winter typically costs less.
Add a travel or truck fee, tip if you're happy with the Minnesota crew, and separate budget lines for packing supplies if you're not packing yourself. The moving cost calculator covers the first two for any Minnesota move.