Quick answer: Moving from Florida to Georgia with full-service movers costs $1,460 to $4,330 for a two- to three-bedroom home in 2026, and $850 to $2,740 for a studio or one-bedroom, based on 971 recent quotes over an average 371 miles. A moving container costs $1,190 to $2,220 for two to three bedrooms, and a rental truck $370 to $720 before fuel.
Florida to Georgia is a short interstate move, usually a one-day drive, and one of the busiest corridors out of Florida. Cost figures come from moveBuddha’s analysis of 971 real quotes on this route over the past 90 days. Migration and income figures come from the IRS Statistics of Income migration data, and tax rates from the Tax Foundation.
Last updated: October 23, 2026
Key findings
- $1,460 to $4,330 is the full-service range for a two- to three-bedroom Florida-to-Georgia move; four or more bedrooms runs $2,430 to $5,580.
- 28,263 Florida households moved to Georgia in the latest IRS data, more than the 23,475 that moved from Georgia to Florida.
- But income flows the other way: Georgians moving to Florida carried $2.14 billion in AGI, against $1.84 billion for Floridians moving to Georgia.
- $65,000 vs. $91,000: the average AGI of households moving Florida → Georgia compared with Georgia → Florida.
- Add-ons typically add 8% to 18% to the final invoice on this route, mostly from origin labor in Florida.
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Georgia?
Here is the 2026 range by home size and method from moveBuddha:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $850 – $2,740 | $590 – $1,520 | $360 – $650 |
| 2 – 3 bedrooms | $1,460 – $4,330 | $1,190 – $2,220 | $370 – $720 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,430 – $5,580 | $1,530 – $2,830 | $470 – $910 |
On a 371-mile route, a rental truck is far cheaper than on a cross-country move, because you drive one day instead of six. That makes DIY genuinely competitive here if you have help loading. Hiring loading labor at both ends and driving the truck yourself is a popular middle option; our DIY vs. hiring movers report compares the full costs.
What add-ons should you expect on a Florida-to-Georgia quote?
moveBuddha reports that accessorial charges commonly add 8% to 18% to the final invoice on this route. Because it’s a same-day haul for most carriers, storage-in-transit and guaranteed delivery rarely appear. Origin labor carries more weight instead.
| Add-on service | Typical cost, Florida to Georgia |
|---|---|
| Full packing service | $580 – $1,510 |
| Packing materials only | $150 – $430 |
| Specialty item (piano, safe, pool table) | $310 – $860 |
| Appliance disconnect and reconnect | $100 – $280 |
| Stair or elevator carry | $70 – $230 |
| Auto transport, one vehicle | $460 – $680 |
| Full-value protection | 1% – 2% of declared value |
Packing is the add-on that matters most: full packing can add a fifth to half of the midpoint price of a two- to three-bedroom move. Pack books, linens and closets yourself, and pay for professional packing only on kitchens and fragile items. Our guide to shuttle, long carry and stair fees covers access charges.
How many people move from Florida to Georgia, and who are they?
The IRS 2022–2023 migration data shows traffic in both directions, with a twist:
| Direction | Returns (households) | People | AGI moved | Avg AGI per return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida → Georgia | 28,263 | 50,483 | $1.84B | $65K |
| Georgia → Florida | 23,475 | 40,689 | $2.14B | $91K |
| Net to Georgia | +4,788 | +9,794 | −$0.30B | — |
Georgia wins on people, Florida wins on income. Households leaving Florida for Georgia report lower average income, while those heading south from Georgia report about $26,000 more, a pattern consistent with retirement and higher-income moves into a no-income-tax state. The IRS data doesn’t record age, so that reading is an inference. This matches the national pattern in our income migration by state report, where Florida gains the most income of any state.
Will you pay more tax in Georgia than in Florida?
Yes, on income. Florida has no individual income tax. Georgia has a flat 5.19% income tax in the Tax Foundation’s 2026 data, which scheduled cuts may lower further. Sales and property taxes are close.
| Tax (2026) | Florida | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Individual income tax | None | 5.19% flat |
| State sales tax | 6.00% | 4.00% |
| Combined avg. sales tax | 7.02% | 7.49% |
| Effective property tax, owner-occupied | 0.78% | 0.79% |
moveBuddha also estimates Georgia’s cost of living at roughly 10% below Florida’s, which can offset the income tax for many households. Run your own numbers with our cost of living by state report.
Our analysis: what does the income tax cost a typical mover?
Taking the IRS average AGI for Florida-to-Georgia movers, $65,000, and Georgia’s flat 5.19% rate gives a rough upper bound of about $3,370 a year in state income tax before Georgia’s exemptions and deductions, which lower the real figure. For a household earning that much, a 10% lower cost of living is worth more than the tax once housing is included. For the higher-income Georgians heading the other way ($91,000 average), escaping the tax is worth about $4,700 a year at the same rate, which helps explain why income flows south while households flow north. The move itself costs about $7.80 per mile at the two- to three-bedroom midpoint ($2,895 over 371 miles), versus about $2.23 per mile on a cross-country move like California to Florida: short moves carry the same fixed loading costs over fewer miles.
Methodology and sources
Cost ranges, distance and add-on costs come from moveBuddha’s Florida to Georgia route data, based on 971 quotes over the 90 days before October 23, 2026. Migration counts and AGI are from the IRS SOI 2022–2023 state-to-state migration files; net figures and averages are our calculations. Tax rates are from the Tax Foundation’s 2026 Florida and Georgia pages. The income-tax estimate is a simplified upper bound (average AGI × flat rate) that ignores exemptions, deductions and credits, and is not tax advice.
FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Georgia?
Full-service movers charge $1,460 to $4,330 for a two- to three-bedroom home in 2026, based on 971 quotes. Studios and one-bedrooms run $850 to $2,740, and four or more bedrooms $2,430 to $5,580.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Georgia?
A rental truck, at $370 to $720 for two to three bedrooms before fuel. On a one-day, 371-mile drive, renting a truck and hiring loading help is often the best value.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia has a flat individual income tax of 5.19% in 2026 data from the Tax Foundation. Florida has none.
Are more people moving from Florida to Georgia or the other way?
More households move from Florida to Georgia: 28,263 versus 23,475 in the latest IRS data. But households moving to Florida bring more income, $2.14 billion against $1.84 billion.
Price your own move with our interstate moving cost calculator.
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