Top Tallahassee, FL to Mobile, AL Movers

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Moving from Mobile to Tallahassee guide.

1. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.66 out of 5 stars
2. Browning Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
3. Pinky's Moving Service: 4.34 out of 5 stars
4. Community Moving & Storage: 4.34 out of 5 stars
5. Mike's Moving: 4.34 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Florida to Alabama

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Florida to Alabama, you can expect to spend between $919 and $3,310. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually range from $1,719 to $4,935 on the same route (FL to AL). Got a larger household? Moving a four- or five-bedroom home from Florida to Alabama typically runs between $2,278 and $6,545.

Cost of moving containers from Florida to Alabama

Moving containers from Florida to Alabama will cost you $715 to $1,806 for a small move. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,272 to $2,375. A four-bedroom move or bigger will cost $1,727 to $3,246. Learn more about PODS cost.

Here are the cheapest moving container companies when moving out of Florida.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Florida to Alabama

Renting a moving truck is usually your cheapest option, but keep in mind you'll be handling all the loading, unloading, and driving yourself.

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck, expect to spend between $345 and $631. For two to three bedrooms, rates typically fall between $355 and $769. Relocating a four-bedroom (or bigger) home? You're likely looking at anywhere from $456 up to $844 for your rental truck.

These quotes include estimated fuel costs.

• Rent prices in Mobile are 8% lower than in Tallahassee, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you'll be able to get more for your money in Mobile.
  Home prices in Mobile are 34.3% lower than in Tallahassee.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Mobile, where incomes are, on average, 26.3% higher than in Tallahassee. Major employers in Mobile include Infirmary Health, Austal, and City of Mobile.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Mobile. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 9.6% lower than in Tallahassee.
• A move to Mobile can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 11.4% less than what it costs in Tallahassee.
• The unemployment rate in Mobile is 21.57% higher than in Tallahassee.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Mobile, since its sales taxes are 33.33% higher than what you are paying in Tallahassee.
• State income taxes in Mobile are 5.00% higher than in Tallahassee.

• Mobile might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 7% less than Tallahassee.
• Getting around Mobile without a car might be more difficult than in Tallahassee. Mobile has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas Tallahassee is ranked 5. Ratings are based on a city's transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• You'll find Mobile to be about as walkable as Tallahassee. The two cities have similar walkability scores of 32 and 30 respectively out of 100 in terms of how close housing is to businesses, recreational facilities, and jobs.
• You probably won't see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Mobile, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Tallahassee. While Tallahassee has a bike-friendliness score of 45 out of 100, Mobile earned a 34. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Mobile is higher than in Tallahassee, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 64.95 in Mobile, it is 58.35 in Tallahassee. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city's crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you're getting used to your new surroundings in Mobile. With a crime index of 35.05, Mobile ranks lower in overall safety than Tallahassee, whose index is 41.65. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Mobile and Tallahassee is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

• Weather: October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Mobile, so consider this in your plans in moving to Mobile City. Mobile City experiences extreme heat on summer and rainy days on winter.
• HOA rules: It's a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it's a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: To guarantee the safety and reliability of local moving services in Alabama, it is essential for moving companies to possess a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Trust your move to registered professionals for a secure and dependable experience. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company's license in Alabama, visit the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: While Alabama doesn't mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Mobile without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. Moving companies typically take responsibility for your belongings at a rate of 60 cents per pound (or even less) per item. This means that for a lightweight item weighing five pounds and valued at $500, the reimbursement would be only $3 in the event of loss or damage. To enhance your coverage, certain movers provide additional valuation options, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offer better protection compared to the basic released value protection. To better understand and explore these options, consider discussing them with your chosen moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Spanish Fort
• Point Clear
• Tillmans Corner
• Theodore
• Chickasaw

Best neighborhoods for families

• Point Clear
• Saraland
• Loxley
• Satsuma
• Semmes

Things to do in Mobile

After settling into your new Alabama home, you'll want to branch out and explore your new city. Luckily, Mobile has lots to offer, no matter what you're interested in:

• Arts and culture: Mobile is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the GulfQuest - National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, Battleship USS ALABAMA, Mobile Carnival Museum, History Museum of Mobile, and Richards DAR House Museum.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Mobile Bay, Mobile Botanical Gardens, Bienville Square, and Medal of Honor Park — among other sites — are great places to hike, ride bikes, or just enjoy nature.'
• Sports: Catch a live game and cheer on the home team at an South Alabama Jaguars (Sun Belt) and Spring Hill Badgers (SIAC) game.