California to Georgia
Moving from California to Georgia
Reviewers who moved from California to Georgia paid a median $4,465. 14,052 people made the move in 2024, and 6,863 went the other way. Los Angeles to Atlanta, the most common run in our file, is 2,176 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,465
median, 81 priced reviews
Moved last year
14,052
CA to GA, 2024
Typical drive
2,176 mi
Los Angeles to Atlanta
Cost of living
-13.0%
GA vs CA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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California to Georgia · median paid
$4,465
81 reviewed moves
2,176 road miles
Median and middle half of what 81 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
California to Georgia moving cost
Across 81 priced reviews of moves from California to Georgia, the median was $4,465 and the middle half paid $2,897 to $8,100. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 2,000+ miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 to $5,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,600 to $6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,800 to $8,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $6,400 to $11,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $8,200 to $14,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Los Angeles to Atlanta drive).
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.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the California to Georgia run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from California to Georgia. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Moving Services Inc | Delray Beach, FL | Broker and carrierUSDOT 3341650 | 2 | 7684.0 mean, dated | $5,800 | 28 Jul 2024 |
| United Transportation Moving & Storage | Paramount, CA | CarrierUSDOT 1978660 | 2 | 2203.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Land Mark Moving and Storage | Fort Lauderdale, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3434520 | 2 | 1164.0 mean, dated | $5,000 | 17 Aug 2022 |
| California Exodus Moving and Storage LLC | Cleveland, OH | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3743429 | 2 | 693.0 mean, dated | $5,540 | 25 Sept 2022 |
| State to State Logistics | Canoga Park, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3168977 | 2 | 541.0 mean, dated | $11,200 | 13 Feb 2021 |
| B&B Transportation | Simi Valley, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1787412 | 2 | 301.0 mean, dated | $2,100 | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Pacific Coast Moving | Los Angeles, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3355534 | 2 | 301.0 mean, dated | $23,000 | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Best Moving Van Lines | San Jose, CA | Broker and carrierUSDOT 1778644 | 2 | 271.0 mean, dated | $2,800 | 26 May 2022 |
| Best Choice Moving LLC | Boca Raton, FL | BrokerUSDOT 4016546 | 2 | 262.0 mean, dated | $5,016 | 29 Oct 2026 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved California to Georgia
5 of 5 · 1 Nov 2026 · reported $2,558
“Moving is always very stressful for me, but their positive attitudes, expertise, and attention to detail made the entire experience so much easier. I truly appreciated how hard they worked and how reassuring they were throughout the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend X Van Lines LLC to…”
1 of 5 · 30 Oct 2026 · reported $13,000
“Robert Nina and his crew damaged the windshield of my golf cart; despite my numerous attempts to contact them, I have received no callbacks.Customer service remains the sole point of access, yet they consistently promise a representative will return my call only to renege on that assurance.Although…”
5 of 5 · 29 Oct 2026 · reported $3,900
“Our family had a lot going on that week, and moving was one more thing on the list. The crew showed up prepared, got the main work done efficiently, and helped us settle the larger furniture before leaving. A genuinely useful service.”
What went wrong on this run: of 81 reviews, 42% mention damage and 30% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The reverse flow was 6,863 people moving from Georgia to California.
Census shows a one-way tilt. In the 2024 American Community Survey, 14,052 people moved from California to Georgia, with a margin of plus or minus 3,801. The reverse flow was 6,863 people moving from Georgia to California. Those figures are headcounts of people who changed states.
Price parity sits higher in California. BEA regional price parity for 2024, with the United States at 100, is 110.7 in California and 96.3 in Georgia. A lower index means the same basket costs less against the national benchmark. Your own rent and grocery bill still depend on the city and the lease you sign.
Both states tax wages. California taxes wages, and Georgia taxes wages. Rate tables stay with the state tax agency for the year you file. Confirm the filing rules for the tax year of your move with the agency in each state.
What the job looks like
42% mention damage, and 30% mention a delay or a no-show.
The common run is long. The most common trip in our file is Los Angeles to Atlanta, 2,176 miles, about 38 hours of driving. A loaded shipment on that route spends days on the road. You can wave at the truck from the driveway only after the driving hours are already a memory.
Price follows weight and miles. Interstate household goods are priced by the weight of the shipment and the miles it travels. See what long-distance moving covers and the moving cost guide for how those two inputs show up on a quote. Home size and exact distance both move the number.
Reviews on this run are mixed. Across 81 reviews in our file, the median reported price is $4,465, from 81 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $2,897 to $8,100, and the mix includes different home sizes and distances. 42% mention damage, and 30% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier before the quote. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up in the license lookup before you sign. Haulest does not haul your goods. The company you hire does.
Get the price form in writing. Ask whether the estimate is binding or not-to-exceed, and keep a copy of the order for service. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the short version of that payment limit.
Write down the window and the deposit. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, and that window belongs in writing on the order. Deposit terms belong in the same paperwork: how much, when it is due, and what happens if you cancel. Read both lines before you send any money.
Leaving California, arriving in Georgia.
| California | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 110.7 | 96.3 |
| Median home sale price | $887,400 | $389,000 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 49 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 6,863 arrived from Georgia | 14,052 arrived from California |
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); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in California, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Oct 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (California homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from California to Georgia
2,176 road miles, about 38 hours at the wheel (5 driving days at nine hours a day). 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 truckFuel $774 to $1,161gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $774 to $1,548gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $929 to $1,063gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $1,063 to $1,728gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on California to Georgia moves paid a median $4,465 (81 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); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from California to Georgia?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 14,052 people moving from California to Georgia, with a margin of plus or minus 3,801. The other way, 6,863 people moved from Georgia to California. The survey counts people who moved, and it stops there.
- How far is the usual California to Georgia move?
- The most common run in our file is Los Angeles to Atlanta, 2,176 miles, about 38 hours of driving. A household shipment on that distance spends days on the road. Your own origin and destination can change both figures.
- What do people report paying for this run?
- Among 81 priced reviews, the median reported price is $4,465. The middle half of reported prices runs from $2,897 to $8,100. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a marker from this file.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of 81 reviews in our file for this run, 42% mention damage. 30% mention a delay or a no-show. Each figure is the share of reviews that brought up that problem.
- What should I confirm before I book an interstate mover?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, the delivery window on the order for service, and the deposit terms in writing. On a non-binding estimate, delivery is due when you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Next
Keep going
- Georgia to CaliforniaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in GeorgiaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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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