Atlanta, Georgia to Dallas, Texas
Moving from Atlanta to Dallas
Reviewers on this Georgia to Texas run paid a median $3,500. 19,481 people made the Georgia to Texas move in 2024.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,500
median, 35 priced reviews, GA to TX
Moved last year
19,481
Georgia to Texas, 2024
Cost of living
+0.8%
Texas vs Georgia, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Atlanta to Dallas moving cost
On moves from Georgia to Texas, reviewers reported a median of $3,500 across 35 priced reviews. The middle half paid $2,000 to $5,677. Those prices mix home sizes; the table below is by size.
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Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Georgia to Texas
5 of 5 · 30 Oct 2026 · reported $4,700
“I was extremely satisfied with the moving service provided. The team handled every stage of the relocation professionally and ensured that everything was completed smoothly and on time. Their careful planning and efficient execution made the process stress-free.”
2 of 5 · 19 Jul 2026 · reported $11,944
“Sadly, my 80+ yr old parents were duped by this company, or an affiliate/franchise of Good Friends Movers, LLC, as the contract is on their letterhead. They did NOT fully explain that a promise date means NOTHING nor refer to the contact. They do not accept credit cards, which should have been a…”
5 of 5 · 28 Jan 2026 · reported $2,820
“Great experience! The movers communicated with me exceptionally well leading up to the move. They let me know when they were on their way and were punctual. They moved everything with care and all went smoothly. Will definitely use again for future moves!”
What went wrong on this run: of 35 reviews, 40% mention damage and 34% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Leaving Atlanta, arriving in Dallas.
| Atlanta | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 96.3 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $405,000 | $425,000 |
| Median days on market | 43 | 47 |
| Months of housing supply | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026).
When to go: in Georgia, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar; a mid-month weekday outside May to August is the cheaper slot. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Georgia homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Atlanta to Dallas
The drive. Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truck380 to 450 cu ft. The smallest box truck. No ramp at any brand.
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truck658 to 800 cu ft. The most rented size and the smallest with a ramp.
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truck1,016 to 1,200 cu ft. U-Haul and Penske only; Budget skips from 16 to 26 ft.
- 4 bedroom26 ft truck1,682 to 1,700 cu ft. The largest you can drive on a regular licence.
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Georgia to Texas paid a median $3,500 (35 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
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- Moving to Atlanta: costsLocal ranges and access at the loading end.
- Moving to Dallas: costsLocal ranges and access at the delivery end.
- Movers in AtlantaEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Movers in DallasEvery mover there with dated reviews.
- Moving in GeorgiaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in TexasWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Local moversHourly crews, minimums, and travel time.
- What movers costWhat reviewers across the country reported paying.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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