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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.

Virginia-HighlandInman ParkDecaturOld Fourth WardBuckhead

Average Moving Costs to Atlanta

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY746 mi$2,558$3,993$1,210$2,361
Los Angeles, CA1,933 mi$3,163$4,998$1,882$3,195
Chicago, IL589 mi$2,351$3,687$1,121$2,251
Houston, TX701 mi$2,383$3,747$1,183$2,330
Phoenix, AZ1,589 mi$2,905$4,593$1,686$2,954
Philadelphia, PA665 mi$2,399$3,766$1,163$2,305
San Antonio, TX881 mi$2,471$3,896$1,285$2,457
San Diego, CA1,887 mi$3,127$4,943$1,854$3,163
Dallas, TX720 mi$2,409$3,786$1,195$2,344
San Jose, CA2,109 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

103

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

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