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Moving from Florida to Georgia: Costs, Distance & What to Know

Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05

A typical 3-bedroom move from Florida 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 1-year estimates), about 52,400 people made this exact move — from Florida to Georgia.

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Who is making this move

Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the Florida and Georgia moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.

FloridaGeorgia
52,400
GeorgiaFlorida
34,400

Data year: 2024 ACS 1-year estimates

Side by side

 FloridaGeorgia
Population23,462,51811,302,748
Major metroMiami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm BeachAtlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell MSA
Income taxNo personal income taxflat 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 Florida 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 Florida-to-Georgia-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Florida↔Georgia city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.

National planning ranges by home size for local and long-distance moves
Home sizeLocalLong-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

StateTopicRequirement
FloridaDriver's license

New FL residents must get a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

FloridaVehicle registration

Registration and FL-minimum insurance required within 10 days — a notably short window.

GeorgiaDriver's license

New Georgia residents must apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

GeorgiaVehicle 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 Florida and Georgia yet — they will appear here as they publish.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Florida 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 Florida-Georgia-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.

How many people move from Florida to Georgia each year?

About 52,400 people made this move in 2024 ACS 1-year estimates, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.

Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Florida 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 Florida and Georgia?

Florida: No personal income tax. 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….

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