Top Knoxville, TN to Birmingham, AL Movers

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1. Gouffon Moving & Storage: 4.76 out of 5 stars
2. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.76 out of 5 stars
3. Bellhop Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars
4. Carey Moving & Storage: 4.52 out of 5 stars
5. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Tennessee to Alabama

If you're packing up a studio or one-bedroom to move from Tennessee to Alabama, you can expect prices to land between $1,129 and $3,696. For a two- or three-bedroom space, your costs will usually range from $1,987 to $5,584 for the trip from TN to AL. If you're moving a large four- or five-bedroom home, you're likely looking at a price tag between $2,761 and $7,429.

Cost of moving containers from Tennessee to Alabama

When you're heading from Tennessee to Alabama, and you're only moving a few items, you can expect to spend between $702 and $1,816. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually fall between $1,315 and $2,437. If you're packing up a large home with four or more bedrooms, the cost can range from $1,858 to $3,144. Want more details? Check out our complete PODS cost guide.

Explore the top budget-friendly moving container companies to make your move from Tennessee easier and more affordable.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Tennessee to Alabama

A moving rental truck is generally the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor.

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $352 to $649. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $397 to $745, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Tennessee to Alabama costs around $477 to $914.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• Rent prices in Birmingham are 30% lower than in Knoxville, 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 Birmingham.
  Home prices in Birmingham are 64.0% lower than in Knoxville.
• Income in Birmingham is 35.5% lower than in Knoxville, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Birmingham — including Encompass Health, Regions Bank, and University of Alabama at Birmingham — may pay more.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Birmingham, since the cost of living for a single person in Birmingham is 23.5% higher than in Knoxville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you're moving your family to Birmingham, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Birmingham is 29.4% higher than in Knoxville.
• The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 19.15% higher than in Knoxville.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Birmingham, since its sales taxes are 8.11% higher than what you are paying in Knoxville.
• State income taxes in Birmingham are 5.00% higher than in Knoxville.

• Birmingham and Knoxville have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in Alabama easier.
• Getting around Birmingham without a car might be more difficult than in Knoxville. Birmingham has a public transportation score of 0 out of 10, whereas Knoxville is ranked 4. Ratings are based on a city's transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• You'll find Birmingham to be about as walkable as Knoxville. The two cities have similar walkability scores of 33 and 31 respectively out of 100 in terms of how close housing is to businesses, recreational facilities, and jobs.
• Birmingham and Knoxville are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 31 and 30 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in Birmingham is higher than in Knoxville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 61.64 in Birmingham, it is 42.54 in Knoxville. 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 Birmingham. With a crime index of 38.36, Birmingham ranks lower in overall safety than Knoxville, whose index is 57.46. 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 Birmingham and Knoxville 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: Birmingham has hot summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall. Birmingham is also located in tornado alley.
• 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 Birmingham 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

• Central City
• Five Points South
• Highland Park
• Fountain Heights
• Southside

Best neighborhoods for families

• Oxmoor
• Crestwood South
• Redmont Park

Things to do in Birmingham

Once you're settled into your new home in Alabama, it's time to get out and discover what Birmingham has to offer. No matter your interests, there's something for everyone here:

• Arts and culture: Cultural attractions in Birmingham include museums and art centers like the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Vulcan Park and Museum, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Museum of Art.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham's Railroad Park, Kelly Ingram Park, and Red Mountain Park — and more, offering great opportunities to hike, bike, or relax in nature.
• Sports: Nothing beats the thrill of cheering on the home team at an Birmingham Barons, UAB Blazers, Samford University teams, or Birmingham Legion FC game.