Moving from Oregon to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 18,000 people living in California had lived in Oregon a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Portland to Los Angeles, about 975 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 90 licensed movers are based in Oregon.
Who makes this move
17,954
people moved from Oregon to California (±4,037)
31,500
moved the other way, from California to Oregon (±4,443)
- California drew about 16% of the roughly 113,000 people who left Oregon for another state.
- More people moved from California to Oregon than this way, by about 14,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Oregon went
Most common moves out of Oregon
- Washington32,000
- California18,000
- Texas6,200
- Arizona4,300
- Utah4,300
- Idaho4,200
- North Carolina3,200
- Florida2,800
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Portland to Los Angeles, about 975 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Los Angeles | 975 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Portland to San Francisco | 632 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Portland to San Diego | 1,100 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Oregon
See all 90Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Clackamas, OR · USDOT 902467
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2000
Portland, OR · USDOT 3181409
8 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
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Questions about moving from Oregon to California
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Portland to Los Angeles, about 975 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Oregon to California?
About 18,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 17,954, with a margin of error of ±4,037. About 32,000 moved from California to Oregon the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Oregon to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 632 to 1,100 miles by road; Portland to Los Angeles is about 975. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Oregon to California?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Oregon to California?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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