South · 5.1 million residents · capital Columbia

Moving Companies in South Carolina

8 cities, 1,849 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from South Carolina to every other state.

8city hubs
1,849registered carriers
1,137interstate authority
$125/htypical two-mover rate

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South Carolina has a population of about 5.1 million and 8 cities covered on this platform, led by Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston. Across those cities we track 1,849 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 1,137 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in South 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 Columbia.

Movers by city in South Carolina

Charleston 180 movers · 89 interstate · pop. 159,423 Route
Columbia 389 movers · 223 interstate · pop. 147,035 Route
North Charleston 269 movers · 136 interstate · pop. 129,245 Route
Rock Hill 275 movers · 199 interstate · pop. 76,000 Route
Greenville 320 movers · 197 interstate · pop. 73,000 Route
Myrtle Beach 148 movers · 97 interstate · pop. 39,000 Route
Spartanburg 206 movers · 159 interstate · pop. 39,000 Route
Hilton Head Island 62 movers · 37 interstate · pop. 38,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in South Carolina

Local moves within a South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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 South Carolina?

Local movers in South Carolina 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 South Carolina cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Columbia (389), Greenville (320), Rock Hill (275), North Charleston (269), Spartanburg (206) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside South 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.