Moving Cost Calculator / New York to Los Angeles
Cost of Moving from New York to Los Angeles
A typical 2-bedroom move from New York to Los Angeles (about 2,813 miles) runs $3,900 – $5,700 with a professional full-service mover. Estimates are calibrated against BLS Consumer Price Index data, HUD Fair Market Rents, and Census migration flows — they are pricing models, not quotes.
24,927 people moved from New York to California in 2024 (Census ACS). California lost 253,831 net domestic migrants in 2024.
Cost by home size
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,900 – $2,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,800 – $4,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,900 – $5,700 |
| 3 Bedroom | $5,200 – $7,600 |
| 4 Bedroom | $6,600 – $9,700 |
| House | $6,000 – $8,900 |
Timing matters
Moving in peak season (May–August) costs roughly 28% more than the annual average — a July move for a 2-bedroom runs about $5,000 – $7,300, while the same move in December drops to about $3,000 – $4,500. If your dates are flexible, aim for late fall or winter.
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