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South · 10.4 million residents · capital Raleigh

Moving Companies in North Carolina

16 cities, 4,944 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from North Carolina to every other state.

  • 16city hubs
  • 4,944registered carriers
  • 3,191interstate authority
  • $125/htypical two-mover rate
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North Carolina has a population of about 10.4 million and 16 cities covered on this platform, led by Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro. Across those cities we track 4,944 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 3,191 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in North Carolina 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 South region; the state capital is Raleigh.

Movers by city in North Carolina

  1. Charlotte 1,057 movers · 765 interstate · pop. 964,784 Route
  2. Raleigh 739 movers · 399 interstate · pop. 506,306 Route
  3. Greensboro 341 movers · 243 interstate · pop. 308,667 Route
  4. Durham 338 movers · 194 interstate · pop. 305,561 Route
  5. Winston-Salem 254 movers · 182 interstate · pop. 257,271 Route
  6. Fayetteville 324 movers · 197 interstate · pop. 209,120 Route
  7. Cary 514 movers · 277 interstate · pop. 183,582 Route
  8. Wilmington 93 movers · 53 interstate · pop. 126,809 Route
  9. High Point 274 movers · 195 interstate · pop. 120,571 Route
  10. Concord 441 movers · 326 interstate · pop. 114,598 Route
  11. Asheville 120 movers · 87 interstate · pop. 95,000 Route
  12. Jacksonville 59 movers · 31 interstate · pop. 74,000 Route
  13. Chapel Hill 158 movers · 95 interstate · pop. 62,000 Route
  14. New Bern 120 movers · 60 interstate · pop. 32,000 Route
  15. Boone 108 movers · 84 interstate · pop. 19,000 Route
  16. Kill Devil Hills 4 movers · 3 interstate · pop. 4,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in North Carolina

Local moves within a North Carolina metro area
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $530 $650 $790
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $630 $770 $940
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,040 $1,260 $1,540
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,630 $1,990 $2,430
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,480 $3,020 $3,690
Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from North Carolina
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in North Carolina?

Local movers in North Carolina typically charge $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,040 to $1,540; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,480 to $6,670.

Which North Carolina cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Charlotte (1,057), Raleigh (739), Cary (514), Concord (441), Greensboro (341) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within North Carolina?

Moves that stay inside North Carolina 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.