Florida to Alabama
Moving from Florida to Alabama
Reviewers who moved from Florida to Alabama paid a median $4,610. 16,423 people made the move in 2024, and 11,110 went the other way. Fort Lauderdale to Mobile, the most common run in our file, is 694 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,610
median, 26 priced reviews
Moved last year
16,423
FL to AL, 2024
Typical drive
694 mi
Fort Lauderdale to Mobile
Cost of living
-14.1%
AL vs FL, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Florida to Alabama moving cost
Across 26 priced reviews of moves from Florida to Alabama, the median was $4,610 and the middle half paid $3,500 to $6,385. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Fort Lauderdale to Mobile drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Florida to Alabama
5 of 5 · 2 Sept 2026 · reported $4,588
“They were great for my move! They not only responded fairly last minute, but they were able to come early to get started on my move. I had some items drop off at storage and some at my home and they were very organized and quick with each stop. Thank you very much for your help, it is greatly appreciated!!”
5 of 5 · 4 Jun 2026 · reported $3,500
“Father & Son Moving & Storage made my move very stress-free! The team arrived on time, handled all of my stuff with care, and even provided useful packing recommendations. They worked efficiently, remained friendly throughout, and completed the project ahead of schedule. I enjoyed how…”
5 of 5 · 23 Nov 2025 · reported $7,000
“My husband took a job in Cullman AL from SWFL and unfortunately right before the move he broke and dislocated his shoulder which meant we were not going to be packing our items into a trailer let alone driving them 700 miles away. I started online and before I knew it my phone was blowing up with…”
What went wrong on this run: of 26 reviews, 31% mention damage and 19% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Florida does not tax wages.
Census flow. In the 2024 American Community Survey, 16,423 people moved from Florida to Alabama, with a margin of plus or minus 4,099. The reverse count is 11,110 people who moved from Alabama to Florida. Those are headcounts of movers, not a story about why they left.
Price levels. BEA regional price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Florida sits at 103.4 and Alabama at 88.8, so Alabama's index is the lower of the two. Florida does not tax wages. Alabama does tax wages. This page states those facts and does not list a rate.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
The usual run. The most common trip in our file is Fort Lauderdale to Mobile, 694 miles, about 13 hours of driving. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, so a heavier load on the same road costs more. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
What reviews report. Our file for this run holds 26 reviews, a small sample. The median reported price is $4,610 across 26 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $3,500 to $6,385. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 31% of those reviews mention damage, and 19% mention a delay or no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Carrier checks. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Confirm both before you sign. The license lookup is the place to check the number. Haulest is not a carrier. Do that check on the company that will bill you.
The estimate. Ask whether the price is binding or a not-to-exceed figure, and read the line items with this guide to estimates. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the short version of that duty.
Paper before money. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service, and keep a copy. If the window slips, the notes on delivery window complaints explain what to record. Deposit terms belong in the same packet: how much, when it is due, and what happens if you cancel.
Leaving Florida, arriving in Alabama.
| Florida | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 103.4 | 88.8 |
| Median home sale price | $421,500 | $312,600 |
| Median days on market | 66 | 57 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 11,110 arrived from Alabama | 16,423 arrived from Florida |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Florida, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Mar 2026 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Florida homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Florida to Alabama
694 road miles, about 13 hours at the wheel (2 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $259 to $388gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $259 to $518gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $311 to $349gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $349 to $566gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Florida to Alabama moves paid a median $4,610 (26 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 21 Sept 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Florida to Alabama?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 16,423 people who moved from Florida to Alabama, with a margin of plus or minus 4,099. The other direction shows 11,110 people moving from Alabama to Florida. The counts do not say why anyone moved.
- How long is the usual drive in your file?
- The most common run in our file is Fort Lauderdale to Mobile. That trip is 694 miles, about 13 hours of driving. Your own origin and destination can sit well off that pair.
- What price shows up in reviews for this run?
- Across 26 priced reviews, the median reported price is $4,610. The middle half of reported prices runs from $3,500 to $6,385. Those prices mix home sizes and distances.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of the reviews in our file, 31% mention damage. 19% mention a delay or no-show. A single review is one household, so the share is a report rate, not a forecast for your move.
- What should I check before I book an interstate mover?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver when you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing before you pay.
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Keep going
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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