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Cost of a local 3-bedroom move in Birmingham, AL

Expect $1,480–$2,520 for full-service movers (4 movers, about 7–9 hours, ~8,000 lb of belongings), or $190–$450 if you rent a 26 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $2,730–$4,770.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
4 movers x 7.3-9.4 h$1,380$2,320BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Birmingham

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$1,440–$2,450$180–$430
15 mi$1,490–$2,540$200–$450
30 mi$1,570–$2,680$220–$480
60 mi$1,730–$2,950$260–$540

By month

MonthFull service
January$1,370–$2,340
April$1,480–$2,520
June$1,650–$2,820
July$1,700–$2,890
October$1,480–$2,520
December$1,400–$2,390

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

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