A Better Tripp Moving & Storage Company
Houston, TX · USDOT 679167
6 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1997
Moving from Texas to Georgia
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 21,000 people living in Georgia had lived in Texas a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Houston to Atlanta, about 827 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 381 licensed movers are based in Texas.
Who makes this move
20,968
people moved from Texas to Georgia (±3,871)
19,481
moved the other way, from Georgia to Texas (±3,551)
- Georgia drew about 4% of the roughly 483,000 people who left Texas 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 Texas went
Most common moves out of Texas
- California45,000
- Florida45,000
- Oklahoma28,000
- Colorado28,000
- Georgia21,000
- Louisiana20,000
- Illinois18,000
- North Carolina16,000
Where people moving to Georgia came from
- Florida52,000
- Texas21,000
- South Carolina17,000
- Alabama16,000
- North Carolina15,000
- California14,000
- New York13,000
- Virginia10,000
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
Houston to Atlanta, about 827 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Atlanta | 827 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Houston to Savannah | 1,016 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Dallas to Atlanta | 849 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Dallas to Savannah | 1,082 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Austin to Atlanta | 965 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Austin to Savannah | 1,170 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Texas
See all 381Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A-1 Freeman Relocation Inc
Houston, TX · USDOT 1026816
14 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2002
A-1 Freeman Relocation Services Inc
San Antonio, TX · USDOT 1487555
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2006
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedTexas to Georgia 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 Texas to Georgia
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Georgia?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Houston to Atlanta, about 827 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Texas to Georgia?
About 21,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 20,968, with a margin of error of ±3,871. About 19,000 moved from Georgia to Texas the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Texas to Georgia?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 827 to 1,170 miles by road; Houston to Atlanta is about 827. 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 Texas to Georgia?
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 Texas to Georgia?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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