($1,530) Cost of Moving From Alabama to Massachusetts

There are many factors that influence Alabama moving costs. The cost to move from Alabama to Massachusetts will depend on these factors:

• Move size: Moving a large home costs more than moving a studio apartment.
• Time of year: The peak moving season in Alabama is in the summer, so moving companies will likely charge more.
• DIY vs. professional mover: DIY moving services are cheaper but you do all the heavy lifting compared to letting the pros handle your move.

• Weather: Most of Massachusetts has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. Far southeast coastal areas are the broad transition zone to Humid Subtropical climates. The warm to hot summers render the oceanic climate rare in this transition, only applying to exposed coastal areas such as on the peninsula of Barnstable County. The climate of Boston is quite representative for the commonwealth, characterized by summer highs of around 81 °F (27 °C) and winter highs of 35 °F (2 °C), and is quite wet. Frosts are frequent all winter, even in coastal areas due to prevailing inland winds. Due to its location near the Atlantic, Massachusetts is vulnerable to nor'easters, hurricanes, and tropical storms.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: One common and important example of something that should be handled ahead of time is reserving the building's elevator and finding out their rules for using the elevator.
• Parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles, find out ahead of time with your new local rules.
• State licensing: Moving companies in Massachusetts are required to obtain a license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities – Transportation Oversight Division to provide local and intrastate moving services in Massachusetts movers must carry adequate cargo insurance and publicly file their tariffs required to list the services they provide and the cost for each. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Massachusetts moving license and its status on the state regulator's official website.
• Moving permits: Massachusetts does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form so that all your mail will get properly forwarded to Massachusetts. Get started here.
• Mover's insurance: Interstate moving companies are required under federal law to provide basic insurance — also called “released value protection” — free of charge to all moving customers. In Alabama and Massachusetts, Released Value Protection is a no-cost option provided by movers but offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. If you seek full value coverage for your items, consider consulting with your moving company for alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

While you’re in Massachusetts, you won’t be bored. These are some of the coolest places to visit in your new home state:

• 1: Freedom Trail
• 2: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• 3: Norman Rockwell Museum
• 4: Cape Cod Beaches
• 5: Fenway Park
• 6: Nantucket
• 7: Tanglewood Concerts
• 8: Plimoth Patuxet Museums
• 9: Old Sturbridge Village
• 10: Salem Witch Museum
• 11: Museum of Fine Arts
• 12: Peabody Essex Museum
• 13: The House of the Seven Gables
• 14: New Bedford Whaling Museum
• 15: New England Aquarium
• 16: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
• 17: Massachusetts State House
• 18: Harvard Square
• 19: Bunker Hill Monument
• 20: Adams National Historical Park
• 21: Minute Man National Historical Park
• 22: Martha’s Vineyard
• 23: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• 24: Hammond Castle Museum
• 25: Mount Greylock
• 26: Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
• 27: The Mapparium
• 28: Danvers State Hospital
• 29: Bash Bish Falls
• 30: Singing Beach