Pianos are dense, awkward and easy to damage โ most local movers won't touch them. Specialty piano movers use skid boards, ramps and piano dollies, and price by piano type, stairs and distance.
| Type | Typical weight | Local estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Digital / keyboard piano | 50โ150 lb | $120โ$165 |
| Upright / console piano | 300โ500 lb | $215โ$305 |
| Baby grand piano | 500โ650 lb | $290โ$410 |
| Grand piano | 600โ1,000 lb | $355โ$500 |
For a typical local move in Boston, MA, expect roughly $290โ$410, depending on the exact size and access.
Yes โ Boston, MA has above-average labor costs, so local moves here tend to run a bit higher than the national typical range.
Long-distance moves are priced by distance instead of a flat local rate โ use the calculator below and switch to "Long-distance" with Boston, MA as your origin.