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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180 movers in Atlanta
Bring It Movers LLC
"A NIGHTMARE MOVING EXPERIENCE. I waited a few years to write this review since I wanted to ensure we no longer lived in the house where this horrible moving company relocated us to. We have moved 11 times in 25 years. This moving experience was T..."
MJC Movers LLC
"Great team! From the beginning to the end, the process was superb! My initial contact was with Ben and he stayed with us thru the entire move. We started over 6 months prior to the actual move due to construction delays. When the time came for the..."
Moving Nation
"Our experience was absolutely terrible! They were much later than they said they would be, furniture was damaged, boxes were lost - and there was NO financial remuneration!!! Find someone else!!"
Georgia Pack and Load Moving and Storage Inc
"The "movers" were a DAY late and ill-equipped; caused THOUSANDS of dollars in damage to prior home when ripped out washer/dryer- major repairs. They dropped my piano, broke my front steps, moved wrong items, broke items. On Aug 10, the co-owner pr..."
Smooth Movers LLC
"I posted a review November of 2020 about the terrible experience we encountered with quote being double what quoted then our antique furniture dropped off the back of a truck without a ramp and only one person delivering. Damaged almost every pi..."
American Movers and Storage LLC
"Moving is stressful enough without adding to it by hiring this company!!! Absolute disaster from the beginning. Trust me…steer clear!!!! After been told my furniture would be dropped off the following morning after pick up….eight days later I’m st..."
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.
