Short answer: a 4+ bedroom house typically costs $3,000–$6,000 to move locally, or $8,000–$15,000 to move 500–1,500 miles, based on 2026 published industry cost surveys.
Local vs. long-distance breakdown
| Move type | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Local (<100 mi) | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Regional (100–500 mi) | $6,000 – $11,250 |
| Long-distance (500–1,500 mi) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Coast-to-coast (1,500+ mi) | $10,400 – $19,500 |
Ranges synthesized from 2026 published industry cost surveys. Get a range for your exact move with the calculator.
Why bedroom count undersells the real job
At this size, garage, attic, and basement contents routinely add more shipping weight than the bedrooms themselves — tools, seasonal decorations, sports equipment, and storage bins accumulate over years and rarely get counted when someone estimates "4 bedrooms" mentally. This is the single most common reason a phone-quoted estimate ends up far off from the final bill at this home size.
What actually moves the price
- Unfinished storage space. Get a real walkthrough — video at minimum — that includes the garage and attic, not just living spaces.
- Multiple flights of stairs or a second staircase. Larger homes often have layouts that add real labor time beyond what a single-story home of the same square footage would need.
- Yard and outdoor equipment. Grills, patio furniture, and lawn equipment add volume that's easy to forget when budgeting.
Timeline
Locally, expect a 4–5 person crew to need most of a full day — 8 to 12 hours including loading, drive time, and unloading. Long-distance, budget separate transit time on top of that, typically several days to a week or more depending on distance.