Northeast · 9.3 million residents · capital Trenton

Moving Companies in New Jersey

14 cities, 15,038 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from New Jersey to every other state.

14city hubs
15,038registered carriers
8,874interstate authority
$150/htypical two-mover rate

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New Jersey has a population of about 9.3 million and 14 cities covered on this platform, led by Newark, Jersey City, Paterson. Across those cities we track 15,038 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 8,874 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in New Jersey run above 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 Trenton.

Movers by city in New Jersey

Newark 2,782 movers · 1,591 interstate · pop. 323,808 Route
Jersey City 2,933 movers · 1,570 interstate · pop. 302,013 Route
Paterson 2,164 movers · 1,282 interstate · pop. 161,793 Route
Lakewood 171 movers · 91 interstate · pop. 143,765 Route
Elizabeth 1,447 movers · 881 interstate · pop. 141,675 Route
Edison 665 movers · 476 interstate · pop. 109,077 Route
Woodbridge 812 movers · 558 interstate · pop. 104,802 Route
Toms River 114 movers · 61 interstate · pop. 100,899 Route
Trenton 350 movers · 279 interstate · pop. 90,000 Route
Cherry Hill 838 movers · 563 interstate · pop. 74,000 Route
Hoboken 2,364 movers · 1,242 interstate · pop. 60,000 Route
Atlantic City 81 movers · 50 interstate · pop. 38,000 Route
Princeton 149 movers · 111 interstate · pop. 31,000 Route
Morristown 168 movers · 119 interstate · pop. 20,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in New Jersey

Local moves within a New Jersey metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$630	$770	$940
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$750	$920	$1,120
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,230	$1,500	$1,830
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,940	$2,360	$2,880
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,940	$3,580	$4,370

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from New Jersey
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,130	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,190	$3,890	$4,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,320	$6,480	$7,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,510	$10,370	$12,660
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,700	$14,260	$17,400

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in New Jersey?

Local movers in New Jersey typically charge $150 to $255 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,230 to $1,830; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $5,320 to $7,910.

Which New Jersey cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Jersey City (2,933), Newark (2,782), Hoboken (2,364), Paterson (2,164), Elizabeth (1,447) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within New Jersey?

Moves that stay inside New Jersey 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.