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
The Green Truck Moving Company
"The Green Truck Moving Company (TGTMC) refuses to work with us regarding broken furniture that was supposed to be covered under their insurance. We contracted The Green Truck Moving Company (TGTMC) for our move on 12/6/19. Our dining room table an..."
David and Goliath Moving
"Damaged/lost $935 of our property. Pick up/packing people did a good job. The character who delivered the property was alone. We were told 2 people were to deliver our property. Truck was old and beat. Driver spoke limited English (possibly Iraqi)..."
All American Moving Group LLC
"This company All American Moving Group are nothing but pure scammers. They subcontract jobs to other companies and will skip out on paying. Beware if you are asked to subcontract from these scammers especially on loading jobs. The driver Mike at..."
Atlas Mover Group
"If I could give no stars, I would. We had over a $1000 damage to our moved items. Everything was well documented with pictures, receipts, etc. of the damage. After months of stalls and excuses from this company, we received less than $50 because t..."
Coast to Coast Relocations Inc
"This company told me everything I wanted to hear to get me to spend $500 on deposit. Once that was done they told me something completely different for moving. Told me I couldn’t pick my date of move etc. Then the Cs lady was extremely rude and un..."
Countrywide Relocations Inc
"These guys are AWESOME. Showed up on time, all workers were clean and ready to work. I use moving companies all the time as I work for a real estate management company and we move tenants in and out frequently. We have small jobs and whole buildin..."
True Friends Moving Company
"True Friends Moving Company did such a great job with my move. They showed up right on time, wrapped my fragile things, and got everything into the new house without damage. I’m glad I trusted them. I am so grateful to find such a great moving com..."
Blue Diamond Movers LLC
"Thank you for being able to accommodate moving a large chase sofa one level on such short notice. The move was very knowledgeable in moving the sofa through a narrow door. I will certainly call on you again.."
Handle With Care Moving and Storage LLC
"He is nothing short of THE MAN!!!! He showed up and moved everything quickly and efficiently! I have nothing but praises for this man. He took care of all my stuff in a two bedroom apartment and we were done in just under three hours. If you need ..."
Movers Van Lines
"If I could give a rating of less than 1 I would do it. This was the worst moving experience I’ve ever had and I’ve moved across country multiple times. Main issues: 1) Their estimate of how much I had was based on two telephone conversations I h..."
Maya Van Lines
"Please start with our images. They are far more powerful than my words. I have rarely stayed in the same place for more than 2 years, and unfortunately have moved far too often. My wife is a military brat and knows this life as well. I have move..."
Providence Van Lines
"Comically bad move. Packers decided to load items into the bed of a personal pickup truck. The truck flipped on the highway, and presumably, our belongings ended up on the side of the road. The truck was impounded and we're not sure where some of ..."
Silver Van Lines and Storage
"Horrid service: missed pickup and delivery date windows; pickup company arrived without pads; prices got jacked up along the way; phone calls went either unanswered or gave wrong info; walls got dinged; furniture got broken; once FINALLY delivered..."
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.