Local moving companies specialize in moves within a single geographical area, typically less than 50 miles or within the same city. If you only have a small amount of stuff to move, a DIY option ...

That’s about $25 to $50 per mover per hour. However, moving locally also allows you to do it yourself. Instead of hiring local movers, you can take charge of the move yourself and save some money.

Your storage costs will depend on what size unit you need, where it’s located and its features, as well as the level of on-site security. Portable unit rental may cost around $150 to $290 per month.