Moving Cost Calculator / San Francisco to Austin
Cost of Moving from San Francisco to Austin
A typical 2-bedroom move from San Francisco to Austin (about 1,725 miles) runs $2,900 – $4,200 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.
77,161 people moved from California to Texas in 2024 (Census ACS). Texas gained 72,579 net domestic migrants in 2024.
Cost by home size
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 – $2,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,900 – $4,200 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,900 – $5,700 |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,000 – $7,300 |
| House | $4,500 – $6,600 |
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 $3,700 – $5,400, while the same move in December drops to about $2,200 – $3,300. If your dates are flexible, aim for late fall or winter.
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