Relocation guide · Georgia
Moving to Georgia: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Georgia (priced to Atlanta, GA) models from $3,050–$4,050 from Jacksonville, FL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,600–$10,150 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
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Moving to Georgia at a glance
Cost to move to Georgia from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 890 | 2 to 5 days | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,450–$5,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,205 | 6 to 14 days | $5,200–$6,900 | $7,600–$10,150 |
| Chicago, IL | 700 | 2 to 5 days | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,100–$5,500 |
| Houston, TX | 835 | 2 to 5 days | $2,850–$3,800 | $4,150–$5,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,810 | 6 to 14 days | $4,350–$5,800 | $6,350–$8,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 790 | 2 to 5 days | $3,100–$4,150 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,020 | 4 to 8 days | $3,300–$4,400 | $4,800–$6,400 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,150 | 6 to 14 days | $5,050–$6,750 | $7,450–$9,900 |
| Dallas, TX | 855 | 2 to 5 days | $2,900–$3,900 | $4,200–$5,600 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 355 | 1 to 3 days | $2,150–$2,850 | $3,050–$4,050 |
Local movers in Georgia's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Columbus | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Savannah | $1,400–$1,925 | $175 |
| Athens | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| South Fulton | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Sandy Springs | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Roswell | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
| Macon | $1,450–$1,975 | $180 |
When moving to Georgia is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to Atlanta, a 3-bedroom models at $4,450–$5,950 October through April, $4,700–$6,250 in May or September and $5,000–$6,700 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $2,900–$3,850 against $4,450–$5,950 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to Georgia
- Book interstate movers six to eight weeks ahead, earlier for summer dates.
- Get at least three written estimates from movers with a USDOT number.
- Decide what to sell or donate before the survey; you pay by weight.
- Update your address, transfer utilities and plan the vehicle registration and driver license change.
- Move medical, school and financial records yourself, not in the truck.
- Plan the first week: keys, parking for the truck and an essentials box.
Moving to Georgia: common questions
How much does it cost to move to Georgia?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Georgia (priced to Atlanta, GA) models from $3,050–$4,050 from Jacksonville, FL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,600–$10,150 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to Georgia cost?
To Atlanta, a 2-bedroom models at $2,150–$2,850 from Jacksonville and $5,200–$6,900 from Los Angeles.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to Georgia?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $4,450–$5,950 October through April, $4,700–$6,250 in May or September and $5,000–$6,700 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to Georgia?
For example, on a move from New York to Atlanta, a 3-bedroom models at $4,450–$5,950 with full-service movers and $2,900–$3,850 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in Atlanta?
A 2-bedroom local move in Atlanta models at $1,450–$1,975, with a 3-person crew at $180 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Atlanta, GA at its labor index of 1.00. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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