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
Affordable Movers of Middle Georgia LLC
"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 $110.00 ..."
J&R Moving Service
"I would have given a 0 if I could. I was told they do not outsource to a third party. That was a lie. When I received my things I found out from the third party delivery that J&R had an issue with the truck & there was a lot of water damage. I tri..."
Fox Moving and Storage
"I used the Charlotte branch and they bait and switched the price once I had signed the contract. They did nearly 800$ 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 ..."
Bellhops
"Bellhop Moving is a deceptive brokerage (not a direct moving company) that intentionally underquotes customers to lure them in, only to inflate charges by 350% or more after services are rendered. The kids they hire as "movers" are not professiona..."
New World Moving
"We had multiple conversations about them coming to move furniture out and back in for the purpose of us replacing the carpet. Over a period of a week we texted five or six times just to confirm. Even the day before we texted about the job. The day..."
Low Movers
"This is now my 3rd review that I left on these guys . I read reviews before hiring AND FELT WEIRY! After talking on the phone with TJ he assured me that my move will go smooth and stress free! The thing i liked the most is he didn't deny any of th..."
Insta Mover
"This is by far the worst company I have ever encountered. I paid them to move from NOLA to Phoenix, and store my items for 3 months in the meantime in a climate controlled location. My mattresses were covered in mold on arrival. My 65" television ..."
Insta Movers Inc
"We called Allied Transportation Group and were told the reviews were good and they could be trusted, we were so wrong and mislead. We were given a quote based on our household item, estimated number of boxes, and distance of move. They quoted us j..."
HD Auston Moving Systems
"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..."
Reliable Moving Company/Superior Service
"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..."
Road Runner Moving Service
"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.