How Much Is It to Move a Piano Locally?

The cost of moving a piano depends on:

1. How many movers will you need? If the job will require more than 2 or 3 movers, the cost may increase.

2. Number of obstacles. Will the piano fit through the doorway? Are there any tight turns that the movers will have to navigate? Is the piano up three flights of stairs (and there's no elevator)? Does the piano need to be hoisted through a window with the help of a crane? As the degree of difficulty increases, so will the cost.

3. How far the piano is being moved? Anything under 50 miles away is usually considered a local move. Longer moves are generally more expensive. You will be charged for the extra fuel based on the mileage travelled.

4. Piano size. It's typically easier (and cheaper) to move an upright piano than a grand piano.

5. Where do you live? Labor rates will vary based on your geographic location. Find estimated prices in your zip code with ProMatcher's Moving Services Cost Report.

6. Your moving date. You may be able to save a little money by moving the piano during the fall or winter. Peak moving season usually occurs during the spring and summer months.

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How much do piano movers charge near you? Check out the table below to see how the cost can vary throughout the country. Costs tend to be higher in major metropolitan areas where the cost of living is well above the national average.

Piano Moving Price Estimates
Atlanta, GA	$276.28 - $297.32
Boston, MA	$382.93 - $412.08
Chicago, IL	$337.84 - $363.56
Cleveland, OH	$291.89 - $314.11
Denver, CO	$295.94 - $318.46
Fargo, ND	$267.90 - $288.30
Irving, TX	$284.38 - $306.02
Minneapolis, MN	$320.79 - $345.21
Newark, NJ	$374.83 - $403.37
Raleigh, NC	$283.80 - $305.40
Sacramento, CA	$335.82 - $361.38
Salt Lake City, UT	$290.73 - $312.87
Seattle, WA	$350.85 - $377.55
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