Portland, ME
Augusta, ME

Northeast · 1.4 million residents · capital Augusta

Moving Companies in Maine

2 cities, 242 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Maine to every other state.

  • 2city hubs
  • 242registered carriers
  • 113interstate authority
  • $135/htypical two-mover rate
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Maine has a population of about 1.4 million and 2 cities covered on this platform, led by Portland, Augusta. Across those cities we track 242 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 113 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Maine run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Northeast region; the state capital is Augusta.

Movers by city in Maine

  1. Portland 113 movers · 63 interstate · pop. 69,000 Route
  2. Augusta 129 movers · 50 interstate · pop. 19,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Maine

Local moves within a Maine metro area
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $560 $680 $830
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $670 $810 $990
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,090 $1,330 $1,620
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,720 $2,090 $2,550
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Maine
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,720 $5,750 $7,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,540 $9,200 $11,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,370 $12,650 $15,430

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Maine?

Local movers in Maine typically charge $135 to $225 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,090 to $1,620; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,720 to $7,020.

Which Maine cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Augusta (129), Portland (113) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Maine?

Moves that stay inside Maine are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.