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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Birmingham, AL

Expect $510–$990 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 4–6 hours, ~3,000 lb of belongings), or $160–$360 if you rent a 15 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $1,010–$1,890.

Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 4.3-6.4 h$410$790BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Birmingham

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$490–$960$150–$340
15 mi$520–$1,000$170–$360
30 mi$560–$1,070$190–$390
60 mi$640–$1,210$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$470–$920
April$510–$990
June$570–$1,110
July$580–$1,140
October$510–$990
December$480–$940

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (San Antonio, Tampa, Houston, Oklahoma City), Birmingham is slightly pricier for the same job.

Other home sizes in Birmingham

Studio · 2-bedroom · 3-bedroom · 4+ bedroom

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