Moving from Georgia to Texas: Costs, Distance & What to Know
Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05
A typical 3-bedroom move from Georgia to Texas 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 (Census Bureau state-to-state migration data, as aggregated by USAFacts)), about 19,500 people made this exact move — from Georgia to Texas.
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Get free quotesWho 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 Georgia and Texas moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.
- Georgia → Texas
- 19,500
- Texas → Georgia
- 23,754
Data year: 2024 (Census Bureau state-to-state migration data, as aggregated by USAFacts)
Side by side
| Georgia | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,302,748 | 31,709,821 |
| Major metro | Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell MSA | Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington |
| Income tax | 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… | No personal income tax |
See the full Georgia moving cost hub and Texas 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 Georgia-to-Texas-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Georgia↔Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Texas | Driver's license | New residents can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days, then must get a Texas DL. |
| Texas | Vehicle registration | Must register and title within 30 days of moving; requires inspection and TX-minimum liability insurance. |
Live city-to-city routes
No published city-to-city route pages between Georgia and Texas yet — they will appear here as they publish.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Texas?
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 Georgia-Texas-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
- How many people move from Georgia to Texas each year?
About 19,500 people made this move in 2024 (Census Bureau state-to-state migration data, as aggregated by USAFacts), per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
- Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Georgia to Texas?
New residents can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days, then must get a Texas DL.
- What's the income tax difference between Georgia and Texas?
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…. Texas: No personal income tax.
Sources
- USAFacts — Georgia migration, citing U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Georgia
- U.S. Census Bureau — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2024
- Governor's Office — Kemp Signs Legislation Lowering Taxes (HB 463, 4.99% rate effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Georgia Dept. of Revenue — Important Tax Updates
- Georgia DDS — New Georgia Residents and Out-of-State License Transfers
- Georgia Dept. of Revenue — New to Georgia (vehicle registration)
- Georgia.gov — Georgia General Election 2026 (voter registration deadline)
