Moving Cost Calculator / San Francisco to New York
Cost of Moving from San Francisco to New York
A typical 2-bedroom move from San Francisco to New York (about 2,951 miles) runs $4,000 – $5,900 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.
31,367 people moved from California to New York in 2024 (Census ACS). New York lost 127,954 net domestic migrants in 2024.
Cost by home size
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 – $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,900 – $4,200 |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,000 – $5,900 |
| 3 Bedroom | $5,400 – $7,900 |
| 4 Bedroom | $6,800 – $10,100 |
| House | $6,200 – $9,200 |
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 $5,200 – $7,600, while the same move in December drops to about $3,100 – $4,600. If your dates are flexible, aim for late fall or winter.
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