Albuquerque, NM
Las Cruces, NM

West · 2.1 million residents · capital Santa Fe

Moving Companies in New Mexico

6 cities, 261 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from New Mexico to every other state.

  • 6city hubs
  • 261registered carriers
  • 148interstate authority
  • $120/htypical two-mover rate
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New Mexico has a population of about 2.1 million and 6 cities covered on this platform, led by Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho. Across those cities we track 261 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 148 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in New Mexico run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the West region; the state capital is Santa Fe.

Movers by city in New Mexico

  1. Albuquerque 129 movers · 72 interstate · pop. 556,588 Route
  2. Las Cruces 27 movers · 21 interstate · pop. 116,978 Route
  3. Rio Rancho 56 movers · 30 interstate · pop. 114,419 Route
  4. Santa Fe 25 movers · 11 interstate · pop. 90,000 Route
  5. Roswell 6 movers · 4 interstate · pop. 48,000 Route
  6. Farmington 18 movers · 10 interstate · pop. 46,000 Route

Hover a city to highlight it; click a pin to open the hub. Map data © Google.

Typical moving costs in New Mexico

Local moves within a New Mexico metro area
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $510 $630 $760
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $610 $750 $910
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,000 $1,220 $1,490
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,580 $1,930 $2,350
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,400 $2,930 $3,570
Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from New Mexico
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,740 $2,120 $2,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,350 $5,300 $6,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,950 $8,480 $10,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,560 $11,660 $14,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in New Mexico?

Local movers in New Mexico typically charge $120 to $205 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,000 to $1,490; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,350 to $6,470.

Which New Mexico cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Albuquerque (129), Rio Rancho (56), Las Cruces (27), Santa Fe (25), Farmington (18) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside New Mexico 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.