South · 5 million residents · capital Montgomery

Moving Companies in Alabama

7 cities, 1,208 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Alabama to every other state.

7city hubs
1,208registered carriers
665interstate authority
$115/htypical two-mover rate

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Alabama has a population of about 5 million and 7 cities covered on this platform, led by Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham. Across those cities we track 1,208 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 665 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Alabama run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the South region; the state capital is Montgomery.

Movers by city in Alabama

Huntsville 204 movers · 104 interstate · pop. 233,627 Route
Mobile 168 movers · 103 interstate · pop. 200,824 Route
Birmingham 395 movers · 208 interstate · pop. 195,893 Route
Montgomery 172 movers · 94 interstate · pop. 195,300 Route
Tuscaloosa 80 movers · 39 interstate · pop. 114,316 Route
Auburn 77 movers · 40 interstate · pop. 80,000 Route
Dothan 112 movers · 77 interstate · pop. 72,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Alabama

Local moves within a Alabama metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$490	$600	$730
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$590	$720	$880
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$960	$1,170	$1,430
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,520	$1,850	$2,250
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,300	$2,800	$3,420

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Alabama
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,660	$2,030	$2,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,500	$3,040	$3,710
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,160	$5,070	$6,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,660	$8,120	$9,900
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,150	$11,160	$13,620

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Alabama?

Local movers in Alabama typically charge $115 to $195 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $960 to $1,430; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,160 to $6,190.

Which Alabama cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Birmingham (395), Huntsville (204), Montgomery (172), Mobile (168), Dothan (112) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Alabama?

Moves that stay inside Alabama are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.