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What a senior move costs in Houston
4 minute read · Cost ranges last checked September 2026
Most families are surprised by how many separate costs a move has. Here are planning ranges for Greater Houston. They're estimates, not quotes.
One-time costs
- Legal paperwork (power of attorney, HIPAA release): free through legal aid for eligible households, up to about $2,000 with a private elder law attorney
- Senior move manager: about $2,000 to $9,000, depending on the size of the home
- Licensed mover: about $800 to $3,000
- Haul-away of what's left: about $150 to $800 by the truckload
- Estate sale: usually no upfront cost, with the company keeping 25% to 40% of what sells
- Deep clean and minor repairs before a sale: about $750 to $5,000
- Realtor commission: about 5% to 6%, and it's negotiable
Monthly costs
- Assisted living: about $4,000 to $6,500 a month, plus a one-time community fee of $1,000 to $5,000
- In-home help: about $25 to $35 an hour
- Medical alert device: about $25 to $50 a month
- Storage: about $80 to $250 a month
- Carrying an empty house: about $100 to $300 a month for insurance, utilities and checks
What moves the price
How much is in the house, stairs, how fast it has to happen, and whether you're coordinating from out of town.
Ways to lower the total
Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center first at 855-937-2372. Benefits, in-home services and repair programs can change which option is affordable, and none of them cost anything to ask about.
Donate before you haul, and ask every company for a written estimate. Compare at least two, and never pay a cash-only deposit.