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Moving Cost in Texas
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Texas.
By Jessica Martinez, Moving Cost Researcher
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Texas.
Before booking a crew in Texas, it is worth pricing the DIY option too. A local 2-3 bedroom move with a 3-person crew statewide runs about $1,391, about 7% below what Texas typically pays against the 51-state average of $1,503. A rented truck and your own labor can beat that number on a short Texas move.
A full crew in Texas is priced hourly and takes the physical work off your hands. A rented truck for a Texas 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 Texas move.
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Local 2-3 bedroom move, Texas | $1,391 |
| Crew assumed | 3 movers |
| Hours assumed | ~8 hours |
| vs. 51-state average ($1,503) | -$112 (-7%) |
Source: CostToMoveGuide state-by-state estimate for Texas, last reviewed June 2026. These are planning figures for Texas, not quotes.
Some Texas 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 Texas movers are booked solid. Check the packing calculator too, since materials add up on any Texas move regardless of who drives the truck.
Summer weekends are the most expensive and hardest to book in Texas, as they are almost everywhere. A weekday date in the fall or winter typically costs less in Texas and gives you a wider pick of available crews.
For a short in-state Texas move, a DIY truck rental is often cheaper than a full crew. For a longer haul out of Texas, the labor of loading and driving yourself can outweigh the savings.
Around $1,391 for a 2-3 bedroom home with a 3-person crew and roughly 8 hours of work is a reasonable planning number for Texas.
Yes. Summer weekends are the busiest and most expensive time to book movers in Texas. A weekday move in Texas during the fall or winter typically costs less.
Add a travel or truck fee, tip if you're happy with the Texas crew, and separate budget lines for packing supplies if you're not packing yourself. The moving cost calculator covers the first two for any Texas move.