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Moving Cost in Virginia
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Virginia.
By Jessica Martinez, Moving Cost Researcher
Local, long-distance, and DIY moving cost estimates for Virginia.
Richmond anchors the Virginia moving market, and a local 2-3 bedroom move statewide runs about $1,510 with a 3-person crew and roughly 8 hours on the clock. Rates around Richmond itself can run a little higher or lower than that figure depending on crew demand.
Richmond is the Virginia metro most movers quote from first, but the statewide number above is a reasonable starting point anywhere in Virginia. Plug your own Virginia home size and crew rate into the moving cost calculator for a number closer to your actual Virginia move.
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Local 2-3 bedroom move, Virginia | $1,510 |
| Crew assumed | 3 movers |
| Hours assumed | ~8 hours |
| vs. 51-state average ($1,503) | +$7 (+0%) |
Source: CostToMoveGuide state-by-state estimate for Virginia, last reviewed June 2026. These are planning figures for Virginia, not quotes.
Fewer boxes and less furniture means fewer billable hours for a Virginia crew, full stop. Booking a weekday Virginia move outside peak season is the next biggest lever. If your Virginia move is small, price a truck rental against a Virginia crew quote before you decide, and check packing costs separately.
A Richmond-area local move for a 2-3 bedroom home runs close to Virginia's statewide figure of $1,510, though exact quotes shift with crew availability and the specific neighborhood.
Usually. A move that stays inside Richmond 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 Virginia.
Most 2-3 bedroom homes in Virginia move with a 3-person crew in about 8 hours. Larger or heavily furnished Virginia 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 Richmond area before booking.