Michigan · 649,095 residents
1,435 FMCSA-registered movers serving Detroit, MI — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 649,095 and 1,435 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Detroit has a deep moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Detroit are quoted by the hour: expect around $125 per hour for two movers and a truck, $170 for three, and $215 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 656 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 923 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
At 4,608 people per square mile, Detroit mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $530 | $650 | $790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,480 | $3,020 | $3,690 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,440 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,410 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,690 | $5,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,290 | $6,460 | $7,880 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,470 | $6,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,170 | $8,750 | $10,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,860 | $12,030 | $14,680 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,220 | $8,800 | $10,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,550 | $14,080 | $17,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,880 | $19,370 | $23,630 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
1,435 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Lk Transport LLC
Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC
Legal name: Pronto Freight Ways LLC
Legal name: Jordan Brothers Tranz L L C
Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC
Legal name: Demiri Transportation LLC
Legal name: Eqs Brokerage & Logistics LLC
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923 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 656 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Detroit run $2,690–$4,000 for a one-bedroom and $7,170–$10,670 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Detroit typically charge about $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $530 to $790, a two-bedroom $1,040 to $1,540 and a four-bedroom $2,480 to $3,690.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,480 to $6,670 and a three-bedroom $7,170 to $10,670. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 1,435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Detroit, of which 656 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.