Average Cost of Movers in Atlanta
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Atlanta should very roughly cost $1767.
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182 movers in Atlanta
"I had an excellent experience with Pierre, Craig, and Levi from Southeast Van Lines! They were incredibly professional, efficient, and friendly from start to finish. They arrived on time, handled all of my belongings with care, and made the entire..."
"Wow! What a JOKE of a company. They kept changing the delivery date of my son's delivery and claimed he changed it. At one time we were told the truck was in the area but he was not ready for delivery so they did not stop. He was never informed. W..."
"BEWARE!! BEWARE! BEWARE!! If there is only one review you ever pay attention to, please let this be the one. I am genuinely trying to help other consumers to not have to experience what I did. I have never in my life experienced anything like this..."
National Express Movers
"National Express Moving ("NEM") made the process of moving far more stressful than it needed to be. They missed their 2-day pickup window and never called to update or reschedule. After calling repeatedly over a 5 day period to get information on ..."
Atlantic Relocation Systems
"WARNING - NEVER do business with this company! They deserve only the worst possible negative rating. I could write a book about my nightmare experience with Atlantic Relocation Systems (“Atlantic”) and what a huge mistake it was to use them for th..."
"I requested two movers and a van to move a one bedroom apartment 6.8 miles. Everything was packed beforehand. I was told I was getting a deal on $500 for three hours. They did not tell me they charge more for stairs, that I would be paying for the..."
Long Distance Moving & Storage
"I have never written a review for any product or service before, but my experience with this company was SO BAD that I had to warn others. These people will start off extra nice and communicative, quote you a lower price than others, and then afte..."
Sykes Transfer and Storage
"I work for a moving and storage company in San Diego. It is my job to reach out to other moving companies throughout the United States to coordinate moves for my customers. The interaction that I just had with this company was HORRIFIC. The first ..."
Carolina-Georgia Movers
"DO NOT use these guys. Showed up no dolly, not straps, very few blankets and crew were one man short. Moved me on May 24,2021. Still waiting to settle. Did more than $2800 in broken and damaged goods. Now they will not pay. Owner will not answer p..."
"Lady at scheduling left me a voice mai to advise possible pick up date after not making my original pick. They said one was available. So I called back and she didn’t pick up. I called today and she said had a pickup but I called too late. She sai..."
Atlanta Furniture Taxi
"The move started out great. The three young men that helped us did an excellent job of taking care of most of our furniture and personal items. But at the end of the jog, things took a turn for the worst. After several days of unpacking, we real..."
What to know when moving to Atlanta, GA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime statistics for Georgia show a mixed picture. While the homicide rate in the state is 5.6 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average of 4.3, it has decreased by 35.9 percent from 2022 to 2025. In contrast, motor vehicle theft rates are lower than the national average, with a rate of 156.2 per 100,000, which is 20.8 percent below the national average of 197.3.
- Violent crime: Homicide rate of 5.6 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 4.3
- Property crime: Data unavailable
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 35.9 percent since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Georgia).
Schools & Higher Ed
Atlanta has access to a range of educational institutions, with 43 total schools and 41 of those tracked by College Scorecard data. Notable nearby institutions include:
- Emory University
- Georgia State University
- Clark Atlanta University
- Atlanta Technical College
- Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, Atlanta offers several outdoor attractions for residents and visitors. Nearby parks and recreational areas include:
- Piedmont Park (4.8 stars, 17,732 reviews)
- Truist Park (4.7 stars, 28,123 reviews)
- Centennial Olympic Park (4.6 stars, 15,643 reviews)
- Sweetwater Creek State Park (4.8 stars, 7,528 reviews)
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (4.8 stars, 7,009 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
Cobb County's job market is relatively stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent as of December 2025. The labor force consists of 424,846 individuals, with 411,879 currently employed.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1 percent
- Employment: 411,879
- Labor force: 424,846
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Where do people move from Atlanta?
People move long distance from Atlanta to popular cities like San Francisco CA, Chicago IL and Jacksonville FL.
Here are other popular long distance destinations:
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- New York, NY
- Austin, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Denver, CO
- Miami, FL
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Atlanta here.