2026 Cost Guide
How much does Cloud Migration cost in Los Angeles?
Estimates last reviewed Jul 2026.
Cost snapshot — Los Angeles, 2026
| Project scope | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 tenant setup + migration (25 users) | $6,000–$14,000 |
| File share to SharePoint / OneDrive (1–2 TB) | $8,000–$22,000 |
| On-prem to Azure/AWS (5–15 servers) | $25,000–$75,000 |
| Full application refactor | $75,000–$300,000+ |
Ongoing cloud spend is separate — right-sizing and reserved instances typically save 20–35% off list price.
Frequently asked
AWS or Azure for a Microsoft-heavy business?
Azure integrates more tightly with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, which usually makes it the pragmatic choice for Microsoft-first LA businesses. AWS wins for open-source, developer-heavy, and non-Microsoft workloads.
Should we lift-and-shift or refactor?
Lift-and-shift is faster and lower-risk but preserves waste. Refactor delivers cost and performance benefits but takes longer. Most LA mid-market projects start with lift-and-shift, then refactor the top 10% of workloads by cost.
How long does a full migration take?
For a mid-sized LA business (50–150 users, a handful of servers), plan on 8–16 weeks end-to-end. Complex line-of-business apps or regulated industries add 4–12 weeks.
Will cloud actually save us money?
Not always in year one, especially for lift-and-shift. Real savings come from right-sizing, reserved instances, and eliminating hardware refresh cycles. Expect 3–5 year TCO improvement, not month-one savings.
What about our line-of-business software?
Most modern LOB apps have SaaS versions or run fine on cloud VMs. Older Windows apps often need to be re-hosted on a Windows Server VM or delivered via Azure Virtual Desktop / AWS WorkSpaces.
Methodology, briefly
These figures are editorial estimates: typical ranges assembled from published market rates and national benchmark data, adjusted for the Los Angeles market. They are a starting point for budgeting, not quotes — actual pricing varies with headcount, compliance scope, and asset counts. We are collecting real pricing data from LA providers and will refine these ranges as it accumulates. See our full methodology.