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Cost of a local studio move in Birmingham, AL

Expect $410–$750 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 3–4 hours, ~2,000 lb of belongings), or $150–$330 if you rent a 10 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $660–$1,200.

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

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 3.3-4.4 h$310$550BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Birmingham

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$390–$710$140–$310
15 mi$420–$760$160–$330
30 mi$460–$830$180–$360
60 mi$540–$960$220–$420

By month

MonthFull service
January$380–$690
April$410–$750
June$460–$830
July$480–$860
October$410–$750
December$390–$710

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

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