Midwest · 11.8 million residents · capital Columbus

Moving Companies in Ohio

7 cities, 3,061 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Ohio to every other state.

7city hubs
3,061registered carriers
2,003interstate authority
$125/htypical two-mover rate

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Ohio has a population of about 11.8 million and 7 cities covered on this platform, led by Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Across those cities we track 3,061 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 2,003 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Ohio 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 Columbus.

Movers by city in Ohio

Columbus 854 movers · 547 interstate · pop. 938,396 Route
Cleveland 638 movers · 374 interstate · pop. 363,608 Route
Cincinnati 558 movers · 420 interstate · pop. 314,367 Route
Toledo 172 movers · 117 interstate · pop. 263,423 Route
Akron 349 movers · 215 interstate · pop. 189,691 Route
Dayton 349 movers · 240 interstate · pop. 136,688 Route
Youngstown 141 movers · 90 interstate · pop. 59,000 Route

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

Typical moving costs in Ohio

Local moves within a Ohio metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$520	$630	$770
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$620	$760	$920
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,010	$1,240	$1,510
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,600	$1,950	$2,380
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,430	$2,960	$3,610

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Ohio
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,760	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,630	$3,210	$3,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,390	$5,360	$6,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,030	$8,570	$10,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,660	$11,780	$14,370

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Ohio?

Local movers in Ohio typically charge $125 to $210 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,010 to $1,510; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,390 to $6,530.

Which Ohio cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Columbus (854), Cleveland (638), Cincinnati (558), Akron (349), Dayton (349) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside Ohio 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.