Moving from Alabama to Georgia: Costs, Distance & What to Know
Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05
A typical 3-bedroom move from Alabama to Georgia runs about $4,200-$6,720 nationally (use the calculator for a number based on your actual move). In the most recent Census-based year available (2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts page states it was updated May 14, 2026; underlying ACS vintage not more precisely specified on the page); University of Alabama CBER analysis of Census Population Estimates Vintage 2025 (five-year window, 2020-2025) for the cumulative domestic-vs-international migration split), about 15,800 people made this exact move — from Alabama to Georgia.
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Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the Alabama and Georgia moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.
- Alabama → Georgia
- 15,800
- Georgia → Alabama
- 15,200
Data year: 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts page states it was updated May 14, 2026; underlying ACS vintage not more precisely specified on the page); University of Alabama CBER analysis of Census Population Estimates Vintage 2025 (five-year window, 2020-2025) for the cumulative domestic-vs-international migration split
Side by side
| Alabama | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,193,088 | 11,302,748 |
| Major metro | Birmingham-Hoover MSA | Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell MSA |
| Income tax | graduated individual income tax, 2% to 5% depending on income bracket (not a flat rate). Alabama Department of Revenue — What is Alabama's Individual… | flat individual income tax rate of 4.99% effective January 1, 2026 (reduced from 5.19% in 2025 under HB 463, signed by Gov. Kemp in 2026). Governor's… |
See the full Alabama moving cost hub and Georgia moving cost hub for each state’s complete migration, cost and relocation picture.
Typical moving costs
These are national moving-industry planning ranges scaled by home size, not Alabama-to-Georgia-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Alabama↔Georgia city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.
| Home size | Local | Long-distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $600-$1,050 | $1,250-$2,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | $800-$1,400 | $2,000-$3,200 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,100-$1,925 | $3,000-$4,800 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,400-$2,450 | $4,200-$6,720 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,800-$3,150 | $5,500-$8,800 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,200-$3,850 | $7,000-$11,200 |
For a number tailored to your actual move, use the moving cost calculator.
New-resident deadlines
| State | Topic | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Driver's license | A new resident with a valid out-of-state driver's license may drive in Alabama for up to 30 days after becoming a resident before an Alabama driver's license is required. |
| Alabama | Vehicle registration | Vehicles must be registered in Alabama within 30 days of the vehicle entering the state, per Section 40-12-262, Code of Alabama; proof of insurance is required at registration. |
| Georgia | Driver's license | New Georgia residents must apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident. |
| Georgia | Vehicle registration | Vehicles must be registered with the state within 30 days of the date you moved to Georgia. |
Live city-to-city routes
No published city-to-city route pages between Alabama and Georgia yet — they will appear here as they publish.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Georgia?
National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Alabama-Georgia-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
- How many people move from Alabama to Georgia each year?
About 15,800 people made this move in 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts page states it was updated May 14, 2026; underlying ACS vintage not more precisely specified on the page); University of Alabama CBER analysis of Census Population Estimates Vintage 2025 (five-year window, 2020-2025) for the cumulative domestic-vs-international migration split, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
- Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Alabama to Georgia?
New Georgia residents must apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
- What's the income tax difference between Alabama and Georgia?
Alabama: graduated individual income tax, 2% to 5% depending on income bracket (not a flat rate). Alabama Department of Revenue — What is Alabama's Individual…. Georgia: flat individual income tax rate of 4.99% effective January 1, 2026 (reduced from 5.19% in 2025 under HB 463, signed by Gov. Kemp in 2026). Governor's….
Sources
- USAFacts — Alabama migration
- University of Alabama Center for Business and Economic Research — Migration is the Primary Driver of Alabama's Uneven Growth
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Alabama
- USAFacts — Birmingham, AL metro area population
- USAFacts — Huntsville, AL metro area population
- USAFacts — Montgomery, AL metro area population
- USAFacts — Mobile, AL metro area population
- Alabama Department of Revenue — What is Alabama's Individual Income Tax Rate?
