($944+) Chandler, AZ to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Birmingham, AL

For the 1,658-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Birmingham, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $2,295 and $9,630. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $308 - $2,052 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chandler generally start around $168 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chandler to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,295 - $5,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,903 - $7,185
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,798 - $9,630

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chandler to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Chandler movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Birmingham, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chandler to Birmingham?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chandler, AZ to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,355 and $4,884. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chandler typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chandler to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,579
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,825 - $3,870
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,464 - $4,884

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $154 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $718 in Chandler, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Birmingham, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chandler to Birmingham?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chandler, AZ to Birmingham, AL

Plan on $944 - $2,826 for a rental moving truck on the 1,658-mile route from Chandler, Arizona, to Birmingham, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $541 - $619
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chandler to Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $944 - $1,774
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,111
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,299 - $2,826

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $154 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $67 and $333 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $541 - $619 in fuel for the 1,658-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $718 in Chandler, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chandler to Birmingham?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chandler, AZ to Birmingham, AL

For larger DIY moves from Chandler, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Birmingham, Alabama.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,474 and $3,127.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chandler to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,284 - $2,442
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,474 - $3,127
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $4,149

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $77 and $154.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chandler, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $718.

What are the best freight companies from Chandler to Birmingham?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Birmingham, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Birmingham, side by side with Chandler on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Chandler, AZ, to Birmingham, AL, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,295 - $9,630 on the 1,658-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,355 - $4,884 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $944 - $2,826 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,903 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Encompass Health and Regions Bank.