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 used Affordable movers on 10/29/16. I have moved several times but this was my first time using Affordable Movers. This was the worst moving experience I ever had. I was told by the owner or manager it would be best to have three men at $110.00 ..."
"I used the Charlotte branch and they bait and switched the price once I had signed the contract. They did nearly 800$ of damage to my condo on the move out. They lost a one of a kind art piece and then refused to compensate me for it, and broke a ..."
"For 5000 bucks i expected a top of the line move. My TV was busted,microwavedamaged.Furniture damaged, things were falling out the truck upon arrival. They really didn't care about my property. Furniture was delivered upside down. The experience..."
"This load took 9 hours for a 20 ft. UHaul truck which is beyond my imagination. Many items were damaged during the load including my leather sofa, my dining table, my daughter's headboard, dresser and bookcase and several smaller items. I tried to..."
"Wow, I wish I had read the previous reviews before hiring this company!! I was given an estimate over the phone and paid a deposit for service the next day. Only 2 men showed up when it was supposed to be three according to the estimate. The 3rd m..."
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.