Moving from Louisiana to Georgia: Costs, Distance & What to Know
Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05
A typical 3-bedroom move from Louisiana 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; Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024-June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration and total-population figures), about 6,500 people made this exact move — from Louisiana 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 Louisiana and Georgia moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.
- Louisiana → Georgia
- 6,500
- Georgia → Louisiana
- 3,900
Data year: 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows; Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024-June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration and total-population figures
Side by side
| Louisiana | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,618,189 | 11,302,748 |
| Major metro | New Orleans-Metairie MSA | Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell MSA |
| Income tax | flat 3.00% individual income tax rate, effective for taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (replaced a prior graduated 1.85%-4.25%… | 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana-to-Georgia-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Louisiana↔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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Driver's license | New Louisiana residents must obtain a Louisiana driver's license within 30 days of establishing domicile in the state, via the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). |
| Louisiana | Vehicle registration | Vehicles must be titled and registered with the OMV within 30 days of establishing residency (La. R.S. 32:707); registering a purchased vehicle more than 40 days after purchase can trigger a late penalty of up to $30 plus interest. |
| 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 Louisiana and Georgia yet — they will appear here as they publish.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move from Louisiana 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 Louisiana-Georgia-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
- How many people move from Louisiana to Georgia each year?
About 6,500 people made this move in 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows; Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024-June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration and total-population figures, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
- Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Louisiana 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 Louisiana and Georgia?
Louisiana: flat 3.00% individual income tax rate, effective for taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (replaced a prior graduated 1.85%-4.25%…. 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
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Louisiana
- USAFacts — Louisiana migration
- USAFacts — New Orleans, LA metro area population
- USAFacts — Baton Rouge, LA metro area population
- USAFacts — Lafayette, LA metro area population
- USAFacts — Shreveport, LA metro area population
- The Data Center — "What's really happening with Louisiana's population?" (Aug. 19, 2026)
- Louisiana Department of Revenue — Income Tax Reform FAQ
