Relocation guide · Alabama
Moving to Alabama: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Alabama (priced to Birmingham, AL) models from $2,950–$3,900 from Jacksonville, FL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,100–$9,500 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 2 to 14 days.
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Moving to Alabama at a glance
Cost to move to Alabama from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,000 | 4 to 8 days | $3,350–$4,450 | $4,850–$6,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,050 | 6 to 14 days | $4,850–$6,500 | $7,100–$9,500 |
| Chicago, IL | 690 | 2 to 5 days | $2,800–$3,700 | $4,050–$5,400 |
| Houston, TX | 675 | 2 to 5 days | $2,700–$3,600 | $3,900–$5,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,685 | 4 to 8 days | $4,450–$5,950 | $6,550–$8,750 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 930 | 2 to 5 days | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | 885 | 2 to 5 days | $2,950–$3,950 | $4,250–$5,700 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,995 | 6 to 14 days | $4,750–$6,350 | $6,950–$9,250 |
| Dallas, TX | 690 | 2 to 5 days | $2,750–$3,650 | $3,950–$5,300 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 445 | 2 to 5 days | $2,050–$2,750 | $2,950–$3,900 |
Local movers in Alabama's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Birmingham | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Montgomery | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Mobile | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Tuscaloosa | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
When moving to Alabama is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to Birmingham, a 3-bedroom models at $4,850–$6,450 October through April, $5,100–$6,750 in May or September and $5,400–$7,200 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $3,100–$4,150 against $4,850–$6,450 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to Alabama
- Book interstate movers six to eight weeks ahead, earlier for summer dates.
- Get at least three written estimates from movers with a USDOT number.
- Decide what to sell or donate before the survey; you pay by weight.
- Update your address, transfer utilities and plan the vehicle registration and driver license change.
- Move medical, school and financial records yourself, not in the truck.
- Plan the first week: keys, parking for the truck and an essentials box.
Moving to Alabama: common questions
How much does it cost to move to Alabama?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Alabama (priced to Birmingham, AL) models from $2,950–$3,900 from Jacksonville, FL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,100–$9,500 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 2 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to Alabama cost?
To Birmingham, a 2-bedroom models at $2,050–$2,750 from Jacksonville and $4,850–$6,500 from Los Angeles.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to Alabama?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $4,850–$6,450 October through April, $5,100–$6,750 in May or September and $5,400–$7,200 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to Alabama?
For example, on a move from New York to Birmingham, a 3-bedroom models at $4,850–$6,450 with full-service movers and $3,100–$4,150 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in Huntsville?
A 2-bedroom local move in Huntsville models at $1,325–$1,825, with a 3-person crew at $165 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Birmingham, AL at its labor index of 0.91. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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