Top St. George, UT to Huntsville, AL Movers

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Moving from Huntsville to St. George guide.

1. Legacy Moving: 4.28 out of 5 stars
2. Dixie Moving & Storage: 4.04 out of 5 stars
3. St. George Pro Movers: 3.96 out of 5 stars
4. Bellhop Moving: 4.72 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Utah to Alabama

Hiring movers for a studio apartment or one-bedroom home from Utah to Alabama will cost between $1,474 and $5,701. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home from UT to AL will range from $3,787 to $8,264, and a large move from Utah to Alabama will cost from $6,574 to $11,855.

Cost of moving containers from Utah to Alabama

If you're moving from Utah to Alabama, expect to pay between $1,246 and $2,925 for a small load. For a home with two or three bedrooms, prices typically range from $2,072 up to $4,540. Larger moves of four bedrooms or more can run between $2,916 and $5,856. Check out our guide on PODS cost for more details.

Check out the most affordable moving container companies for your move from Utah.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Utah to Alabama

Renting a moving truck typically costs the least, but you'll be responsible for both the heavy lifting and all the driving.

Expect to pay between $1,167 and $2,332 to move a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck. For a two- or three-bedroom move, prices usually range from $1,199 to $2,511. If you're relocating a four-bedroom (or larger) home, you'll likely spend anywhere from $1,496 to $3,265.

These estimates factor in the average cost of fuel.

• Rent prices in Huntsville are 20% lower than in St. George, 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 Huntsville.
  Home prices in Huntsville are 46.8% lower than in St. George.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Huntsville, where incomes are, on average, 4.2% higher than in St. George. Major employers in Huntsville include Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville Hospital, and Sequel Youth and Family Services.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Huntsville, since the cost of living for a single person in Huntsville is 45.6% higher than in St. George. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• A move to Huntsville 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 9.5% less than what it costs in St. George.
• The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 6.90% higher than in St. George.
• Shopping and dining out will likely be a little pricier in Huntsville, since its sales taxes are 33.33% higher than what you are paying in St. George.
• State income taxes in Huntsville are 1.01% higher than in St. George.

• The population of Huntsville is about 34% greater than St. George, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Huntsville will be about the same as it currently is in St. George. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• You'll find Huntsville to be about as walkable as St. George. The two cities have similar walkability scores of 24 and 27 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 Huntsville, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than St. George. While St. George has a bike-friendliness score of 45 out of 100, Huntsville earned a 40. 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 Huntsville is higher than in St. George, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 42.55 in Huntsville, it is 29.02 in St. George. 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 Huntsville. With a crime index of 57.45, Huntsville ranks lower in overall safety than St. George, whose index is 70.98. 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 Huntsville and St. George 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: Huntsville experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Huntsville is located in tornado alley.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Alabama moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: Alabama does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state. We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move.
• Change of address: You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Huntsville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. 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 will help you have the peace of mind that you\'ve got everything covered.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Five Points
• Downtown Huntsville
• Hampton Cove
• Whitesburg
• Research Park

Best neighborhoods for families

• Blossomwood
• Hampton Cove
• Jones Valley
• Madison
• South Huntsville

Things to do in Huntsville

After getting comfortable in your new Alabama home, it's time to see what Huntsville is all about. Whether you're into food, art, nature, or nightlife — there's plenty to check out:

• Arts and culture: You'll find museums and cultural hubs throughout Huntsville, such as the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, Huntsville Museum of Art, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, and Earlyworks Museum Complex.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Big Spring Park, Dog Spot dog park, Bicentennial Park, and California Street Park — along with other locations, ideal for trails, cycling, or enjoying the fresh air.
• Sports: Experience the energy of a live game and back the home team at an Huntsville Havoc (SPHL), North Alabama SC Gravity (WPSL), Rocket City Roller Derby (WFTDA), or Rocket City Trash Pandas (AA Minow League) game.