Midwest · 779,094 residents · capital Bismarck

Moving Companies in North Dakota

4 cities, 201 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from North Dakota to every other state.

4city hubs
201registered carriers
166interstate authority
$125/htypical two-mover rate

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North Dakota has a population of about 779,094 and 4 cities covered on this platform, led by Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks. Across those cities we track 201 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 166 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in North Dakota 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 Midwest region; the state capital is Bismarck.

Movers by city in North Dakota

Fargo 99 movers · 88 interstate · pop. 136,275 Route
Bismarck 42 movers · 32 interstate · pop. 76,000 Route
Grand Forks 40 movers · 33 interstate · pop. 59,000 Route
Minot 20 movers · 13 interstate · pop. 48,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in North Dakota

Local moves within a North Dakota metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$540	$650	$800
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$640	$780	$950
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,050	$1,280	$1,560
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,650	$2,010	$2,450
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,500	$3,050	$3,730

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from North Dakota
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,810	$2,210	$2,700
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,720	$3,310	$4,040
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,530	$5,520	$6,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,250	$8,840	$10,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,970	$12,150	$14,830

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in North Dakota?

Local movers in North Dakota typically charge $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,050 to $1,560; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,530 to $6,740.

Which North Dakota cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Fargo (99), Bismarck (42), Grand Forks (40), Minot (20) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside North Dakota 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.