Best Durham to Huntsville Movers

How Much Do Durham to Huntsville Movers Cost?

Moving 547 miles from Durham, NC to Huntsville, AL will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Huntsville that already have a booked job heading from Huntsville to Durham. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Huntsville from Durham entirely empty. If you can find a Huntsville moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Durham to Huntsville moving option

Hire local Durham movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Huntsville movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Durham to Huntsville move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Durham to Huntsville movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Durham, NC to Huntsville, AL long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Durham to Huntsville moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 29 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Durham and Huntsville areas.

From these 29 companies, we analyzed a total of 9,993 reviews dating all the way back to November 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 11 state and federal moving licenses from these 29 companies and 143 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~9,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 2,202 Durham to Huntsville moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Next Stop Movers) vs older more established companies (like New Latitude Movers).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Durham to Huntsville moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

9.02/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 5,563 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.67/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 1,828 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.53/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 938 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.13/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 1,822 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.30/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 608 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.97/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 2,273 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.42/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 3,297 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.82/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 5,603 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.92/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 3,592 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

5.00/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 466 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.78/10 avg (Durham & Huntsville combined) from 2,958 reviews

From Durham to Huntsville: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Durham in Durham & Downtown Huntsville in Huntsville are both known for their urban core with restaurants & nightlife
• Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood & Huntsville's Twickenham Historic District both share
• If you're moving from Duke Park, check out Five Points in the Huntsville area for the bungalow style homes & local shops
• Do you enjoy Hope Valley's ? You're sure to love Hampton Cove
• Move from Forest Hills to Village of Providence and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities
• Southpoint & Jones Farm are both known for their
• Durham's Watts-Hillandale neighborhood & Huntsville's South Huntsville neighborhood both have
• If you're moving from Northgate Park, look into West Huntsville for the

Pros and Cons of Moving from Durham to Huntsville

ConsDurham, NC

• Higher living cost
• Limited space missions
• Smaller tech scene
• Fewer historic sites

ProsHuntsville, AL

• Lower living cost
• Space mission involvement
• Larger tech industry
• Rich history

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Huntsville, AL

• Smaller academic scene
• Fewer cultural events
• Less greenery
• Less food variety

Durham, NC

• Vibrant academic environment
• Diverse cultural events
• Lush green spaces
• Renowned culinary scene

Pros of moving from Durham to Huntsville

• Say goodbye to higher living costs and hello to lower living costs
• Look forward to moving away from limited space missions and moving to Huntsville with space mission involvement
• Swap the smaller tech scene of Durham for a larger tech industry in Huntsville
• Get ready for a rich history in Huntsville

Cons of moving from Durham to Huntsville

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a vibrant academic environment in Durham to live with a smaller academic scene in Huntsville
• You'll lose out on the pro of diverse cultural events and have to settle for the con of fewer cultural events
• Time to bid farewell to lush green spaces and get used to less greenery in Huntsville
• Swap the renowned culinary scene for less food variety

Durham vs. Huntsville: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Durham to Huntsville, you will be trading the iconic Carolina-style BBQ of Durham for the equally delicious Alabama White BBQ Sauce of Huntsville. And while the locals in Durham rave about their flavorful pulled pork and sumptuous food truck tacos, Huntsville residents know they have tasty smoked chicken with white sauce and street gyros to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the BBQ jackfruit they've grown to love, they can get ready for the tofu scrambles of Huntsville. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Durham eateries like Poole's Diner, Bull City Burger and Brewery, and Mateo Bar de Tapas. After the boxes are unpacked in Huntsville, don't wait too long before making your way to Huntsville's acclaimed eateries like Cotton Row Restaurant, Campus 805, and The Bottle.

When comparing lifestyles, Huntsville shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Durham. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in Huntsville compared to what you are used to in Durham. Also, the overall foodie scene is less bustling in Huntsville.

Discover Huntsville Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Huntsville is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Durham favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved M Sushi, Mateo, and Dame's Chicken & Waffles in Durham, we're sure you'll love Oshi Poke Bowl & Sushi, Commerce Kitchen, and Blue Plate Cafe in Huntsville. See our Huntsville restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Durham hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Rose's Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets, head to Phat Sammy's on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Durham and Huntsville

• The Colonial and Craftsman architecture that Durham is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Mid-Century Modern architecture typical of Huntsville.
• Compared to Durham's real estate listings that commonly reference hardwood floors and granite countertops, Huntsville's real estate listings often highlight features like spacious backyards and energy efficiency.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away as Huntsville is less walkable than Durham.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike as Huntsville is more bike-friendly than Durham.
• Huntsville has less of an urban feel than Durham.
• Huntsville's housing costs are 30% less expensive than they are in Durham with a median home price of $282,670 compared to Durham’s $404,856.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Huntsville have increased by 62% compared to a 64% increase in Durham.
• Rent in Huntsville is 18.27% more affordable than in Durham.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Huntsville, AL

1. Village of Providence: Highly walkable with connected sidewalks, pocket parks, and pet-friendly patios, plus quick access to the Indian Creek Greenway.
2. Hampton Cove: Abundant green space with Hays Nature Preserve and Big Cove Creek Greenway, wide sidewalks, and plenty of room for long, scenic walks.
3. Blossomwood: Tree-lined streets with sidewalks, close to Land Trust of North Alabama and Monte Sano trails, and quiet roads ideal for daily dog walks.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Durham and Huntsville

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Durham to Huntsville. Huntsville gets 1% fewer sunshine days than Durham.
• Huntsville has higher humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Durham.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and tornadoes in Durham, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and severe storms in Huntsville.
• The average summer high temperature in Huntsville is 1 degree warmer than in Durham.
• The average winter lows are 1 degree warmer than they are in Durham.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Huntsville. Huntsville receives 7 more inches of rain compared to Durham.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Durham and Huntsville

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Huntsville tend to earn about 1% less than in Durham
• The COLI in Huntsville is 6% lower than what you are used to living in Durham
• The state income tax in AL is 5.0 compared to 5.25 in NC
• The affluence in Huntsville is comparatively higher than moderate in Durham
• The poverty level is lower in Huntsville compared to higher in Durham
• In terms of homelessness, it is visible in Durham and less visible in Huntsville

Political and Religious Climate in Durham vs. Huntsville

• Durham tends to lean liberal in its political climate
• Huntsville, on the other hand, is often described as lean conservative
• Huntsville's religious environment can be described as more religious with a strong Christian presence here
• Durham's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as more secular with diverse religious communities