How goCubify pricing works
Most moving companies quote by the hour for local moves and by weight for long-distance. Both methods produce wide ranges because they rely on estimates. goCubify takes a different approach: the AI scans your home to measure the real cubic footage of your shipment, then the pricing engine calculates a binding rate per cubic foot based on exact mileage, your total volume, and your move date. No guessing.
The tables below are generated by the same formula that runs when you scan your home. These are binding estimates — the number you see is the number you pay. Use the live calculator to run your exact addresses and move date.
Price by home size and distance
All prices below are for a standard weekday, off-peak date. Cubic footage shown is a typical average for each home size — your real number depends on how much you actually own, which is why the AI scan matters.
| Home size | Typical cu ft | 50 mi | 250 mi | 500 mi | 1,000 mi | 1,500 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~400 cf | $1,416 | $1,482 | $1,570 | $1,746 | $1,922 |
| 1-bedroom | ~650 cf | $2,266 | $2,373 | $2,481 | $2,767 | $3,053 |
| 2-bedroom | ~1,050 cf | $3,488 | $3,660 | $3,833 | $4,181 | $4,584 |
| 3-bedroom | ~1,500 cf | $4,734 | $4,981 | $5,147 | $5,641 | $6,137 |
| 4-bedroom | ~1,780 cf | $5,521 | $5,716 | $6,010 | $6,499 | $6,989 |
What's inside a 2-bedroom quote
Every goCubify estimate includes a full line-item breakdown. Here is how the total breaks down for a 2-bedroom move of 1,050 cubic feet at each distance:
| Distance | Subtotal | Fuel (10%) | Binding fee | Deposit due | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mi | $2,048 | $205 | $1,544 | $1,645 | $3,488 |
| 250 mi | $2,205 | $220 | $1,544 | $1,676 | $3,660 |
| 500 mi | $2,362 | $236 | $1,544 | $1,707 | $3,833 |
| 1,000 mi | $2,678 | $268 | $1,544 | $1,771 | $4,181 |
| 1,500 mi | $3,045 | $304 | $1,544 | $1,844 | $4,584 |
The deposit is what you pay in the app to lock your booking. The remainder is due on move day. The binding fee is included in the deposit and guarantees your rate with the carrier.
How your move date affects the price
Weekend dates, end-of-month dates, and summer season all carry surcharges. Using a 2-bedroom move at 500 miles as the baseline:
| Date type | Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard weekday, off-peak | — | $3,833 |
| Weekend or end of month | +5% | $3,950 |
| Summer season (Apr – Labor Day) | +15% | $4,238 |
| Summer + weekend | +21% | $4,354 |
If your move date is flexible, moving on a Tuesday or Wednesday in October or November is the cheapest combination available. Avoiding the last three days of any month also helps.
Items you leave behind stay on the estimate
When you mark an item as leaving behind in the goCubify app, it does not disappear from your paperwork — it stays on the Job Assignment Form sent to your carrier, clearly listed as not coming. Your movers know exactly what is staying before they show up. There are no surprises at the door, no debates about whether the bookshelf was supposed to come, and no last-minute additions being argued over on the street.
That said, you can always change your mind. If you decide to bring an item you originally marked as leaving behind, you can add it back before your move date and your quote updates accordingly. If you decide to bring it on move day itself without updating your inventory beforehand, you can — but you are paying for it at your confirmed rate per cubic foot. The carrier is not obligated to take anything that was not on the approved inventory, so communicate any changes as early as possible.
Every carrier in the goCubify network receives a full inventory brief before accepting a job — including which items are marked as staying behind. This is how they size the truck, plan crew time, and confirm the job fits their capacity. Showing up with extra items that were not on the list creates real operational problems for the crew and can result in items being left behind on move day whether you want them to be or not.
Items people forget to include
The AI scan catches furniture, appliances, and anything visible in the room. What it cannot catch are the items tucked in closets, hanging on walls, or sitting in utility spaces that people forget to add until the truck is half loaded. These are the most commonly overlooked:
- Brooms, mops, and dustpans — Usually standing in a corner or closet. Easy to forget because they are not furniture.
- Vacuums — Often in a hall closet. Higher-end vacuums like Dyson models are worth noting because they have real replacement value.
- Trash cans and recycling bins — Every room typically has one. They add up in cubic footage faster than you expect.
- Laundry hampers — Usually stuffed with clothes, which means they also hide the hamper itself from your mental inventory.
- Ironing boards — Awkward shape, easy to leave leaning against a wall and forget about until the truck is gone.
- Mirrors not attached to furniture — Freestanding floor mirrors and wall mirrors not included in a dresser or vanity set are easy to overlook.
- Curtain rods and window treatments — If you own them and want to take them, they need to be on the inventory. Most people assume they stay with the unit.
- Garage and outdoor items — Garden hoses, folding chairs, sports equipment, bikes, and tools in the garage are frequently left off the initial scan.
- Items in storage units or secondary spaces — If you have a storage unit, basement, or attic contributing to the move, scan those separately. Out of sight means out of mind and off the estimate.
- Wall-mounted items — TVs on mounts, shelving systems, and artwork. If it is coming with you, it needs to be inventoried before the crew arrives.
Walk every room, every closet, the garage, and any storage space with your phone before you finalize your inventory. What you scan is what gets priced and what the carrier prepares for.
What drives your cubic footage up
More furniture than the average
The cubic footage figures above are averages. A 2-bedroom with a sectional sofa, two full bedroom sets, a home office, and a full kitchen will scan well above 1,050 cf. A minimally furnished 2-bedroom might come in below it. The AI scan is the only way to know your real number.
Items not worth moving
On long-distance moves, every cubic foot on the truck costs money. Some items cost more to ship than to replace new at your destination — and leaving them behind directly reduces your total. The goCubify app surfaces these automatically with the Smart Leave feature. We cover the decision in detail in our guide on what to leave behind when moving.
Specialty items
Pianos, large safes, marble furniture, and oversized artwork require special handling and may affect your estimate. Flag them accurately during the survey step and they will be accounted for in your quote.
The tables above use average cubic footage for each home size. Your real quote depends on what the AI actually scans in your home. Use the goCubify moving cost calculator to run your specific addresses and move date.