($1,045+) Birmingham, AL to Chandler, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,684-mile relocation from Birmingham, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $2,415 and $10,912. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $292 - $1,948, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Birmingham typically charge a base rate around $310 plus $175 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,415 - $5,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,527 - $7,197
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,329 - $10,912

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 Birmingham to Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chandler, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,510 and $5,170. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Chandler. If you go over that window, storage in Birmingham adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,510 - $2,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,891 - $4,178
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,579 - $5,170

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Birmingham, AL and Chandler, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $682 in Birmingham, AL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $73 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $146 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham to Chandler?

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 Birmingham, AL to Chandler, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,684 miles from Birmingham, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, running $992 - $2,919. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $522 - $596
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $992 - $1,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,363
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $73 and $341.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $522 and $596 for the 1,684-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $682 for 2 movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Birmingham, AL to Chandler, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Birmingham, Alabama, 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 Chandler, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,654 and $3,117.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,317 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,654 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,170 - $4,352

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $682.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $146 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Chandler?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Birmingham, AL vs Chandler, AZ

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