Moving to Atlanta, GA
City Overview
Cost of Living
103
Avg Temperature
52°–72°F
State Income Tax
5.5%
Population
499K
The capital of the South blends corporate ambition with deep cultural roots. The hip-hop scene is world-famous, the tree canopy is lush, and the BeltLine has transformed how the city moves and connects.
Average Moving Costs to Atlanta
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 746 mi | $2,558–$3,993 | $1,210–$2,361 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,933 mi | $3,163–$4,998 | $1,882–$3,195 |
| Chicago, IL | 589 mi | $2,351–$3,687 | $1,121–$2,251 |
| Houston, TX | 701 mi | $2,383–$3,747 | $1,183–$2,330 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,589 mi | $2,905–$4,593 | $1,686–$2,954 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 665 mi | $2,399–$3,766 | $1,163–$2,305 |
| San Antonio, TX | 881 mi | $2,471–$3,896 | $1,285–$2,457 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,887 mi | $3,127–$4,943 | $1,854–$3,163 |
| Dallas, TX | 720 mi | $2,409–$3,786 | $1,195–$2,344 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,109 mi | $3,329–$5,248 | $1,980–$3,318 |
Neighborhoods in Atlanta
Virginia-Highland
A popular neighborhood in Atlanta, GA for newcomers and residents alike.
Inman Park
A popular neighborhood in Atlanta, GA for newcomers and residents alike.
Decatur
A popular neighborhood in Atlanta, GA for newcomers and residents alike.
Old Fourth Ward
A popular neighborhood in Atlanta, GA for newcomers and residents alike.
Buckhead
A popular neighborhood in Atlanta, GA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Atlanta
Cost of Living Index
3% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,650/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$2,050/mo
Moving to Atlanta from These Cities
From New York, NY
746 miles
Full-Service
$2,558–$3,993
From Los Angeles, CA
1,933 miles
Full-Service
$3,163–$4,998
From Chicago, IL
589 miles
Full-Service
$2,351–$3,687
From Houston, TX
701 miles
Full-Service
$2,383–$3,747
From Phoenix, AZ
1,589 miles
Full-Service
$2,905–$4,593
From Philadelphia, PA
665 miles
Full-Service
$2,399–$3,766
From San Antonio, TX
881 miles
Full-Service
$2,471–$3,896
From San Diego, CA
1,887 miles
Full-Service
$3,127–$4,943
From Dallas, TX
720 miles
Full-Service
$2,409–$3,786
From San Jose, CA
2,109 miles
Full-Service
$3,329–$5,248
From Austin, TX
818 miles
Full-Service
$2,477–$3,895
From Jacksonville, FL
285 miles
Full-Service
$2,151–$3,367