A Better Way Movers
Peachtree City, GA · USDOT 1533007
22 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2006
Moving from Georgia to South Carolina
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 16,000 people living in South Carolina had lived in Georgia a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Charleston, about 314 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 208 licensed movers are based in Georgia.
Who makes this move
16,024
people moved from Georgia to South Carolina (±3,513)
16,878
moved the other way, from South Carolina to Georgia (±4,012)
- South Carolina drew about 7% of the roughly 229,000 people who left Georgia for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Georgia went
Most common moves out of Georgia
Where people moving to South Carolina came from
- North Carolina33,000
- New York18,000
- Florida18,000
- Georgia16,000
- California8,700
- Virginia8,600
- Texas8,200
- Pennsylvania7,400
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Atlanta to Charleston, about 314 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Charleston | 314 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Atlanta to Columbia | 228 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Atlanta to Greenville | 162 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Savannah to Charleston | 98 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Savannah to Columbia | 157 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Savannah to Greenville | 243 | $2,000–$3,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities. Some of these moves are short: movers often price a short move by the hour, crew and truck rather than by weight and distance, so ask which way a quote is priced.
Licensed movers based in Georgia
See all 208Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A C White Moving Systems Inc
Alpharetta, GA · USDOT 1134502
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2003
A C White Transfer & Storage Company Inc
Alpharetta, GA · USDOT 92851
9 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
A-1 Hortons Moving Service Inc
Atlanta, GA · USDOT 600967
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1995
A-okay Moving & Storage Inc
Columbus, GA · USDOT 2442974
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2013
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedGeorgia to South Carolina crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Georgia to South Carolina
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to South Carolina?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Atlanta to Charleston, about 314 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,200. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Georgia to South Carolina?
About 16,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 16,024, with a margin of error of ±3,513. About 17,000 moved from South Carolina to Georgia the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Georgia to South Carolina?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 98 to 314 miles by road; Atlanta to Charleston is about 314. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Georgia to South Carolina?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Georgia to South Carolina?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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