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Experienced in moving you from NY to Atlanta
New York may be the Big Apple, but moving to Atlanta, GA can be just peachy. Moving south to ATL means warmer weather and bumping elbows with fewer city dwellers (around 3,500 people per square mile) without sacrificing the big city excitement and amenities.
In the Georgia state capitol, you’ll find all the history, culture, sports, music, and festivals your heart desires. As you make your way to your new home, you can rely on Piece of Cake Moving and Storage to make your move a breeze. From students, couples, families and professionals, we regularly relocate New Yorkers to all major localities in the Atlanta area. With our moving expertise, let us provide the supplies and the packing to make your relocation to this Southern city a smooth and stress-free one.
Moving you to Atlanta and all of its major cities and towns
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage moves New Yorkers to all the cities and towns in the Atlanta. They include major centers such as:
- Ansley Park
- Atlantic Station
- Bankhead
- Cabbagetown
- Candler Park
- Capital Gateway
- Cascade Heights
- Castleberry Hill
- Chosewood Park
- Collier Heights
- Dixie Hills
- Downtown Atlanta
- East Atlanta
- East Atlanta Village
- Fairlie-Poplar
- Garden Hills
- Georgia Tech
- Glenwood Park
- Home Park
- Inman Park
- Lake Claire
- Lindridge-Martin Manor
- Little Five Points
- Loring Heights
- Midtown Atlanta
- Mozley Park
- North Buckhead
- Old Fourth Ward
- Ormewood Park
- Peachtree Center
- Peachtree Hills
- Peachtree Park
- Piedmont Heights
- Pittsburgh
- Poncey-Highland
- Reynoldstown
- South Atlanta
- Southwest
- Sweet Auburn
- Tech Square
- The Villages at Carver
- Thomasville Heights
- Underwood Hills
- Vine City
- Virginia-Highland
- West End
- West Highlands
- West Paces Ferry
Our top moving tips when moving to Atlanta
It’s good to know that the climate in your new Southern home will be a bit different than in New York. Winters are mild in Atlanta and snow is not common. That said, you may want to lean into your New York experience and stock up on grocery staples if the weather calls for the wintery flakes.
Atlanta summers, however, are hot and pretty humid. There’s a reason why they call it Hotlanta! You may find shelter on those hot days in the city under a tree — along with your city-dwelling neighbors (just under 500,000 of them).
What the city lacks in population density for its size, it may make up for in being a “City in a Forest” with about 48% of the Metro Atlanta area that’s covered in trees. As you might imagine, there’s even more to learn as you make plans to relocate to Atlanta, including:
- Cost of Living: Moving to ATL, the overall cost of living may be slightly more expensive than the national average. That said, health care and groceries are just below the average across the country. Housing can be a bit more expensive and the median home cost is at $334,200. For city-dwellers looking to rent, the average monthly cost for a studio may be around $1058, all the way to $1857 for a 4 bedroom pad. Atlanta residents have a median household income of $59,948, which may help you put some of the day-to-day costs in context. The state imposes a 4% sales tax, which may be lower than some other states. However, with the added city and county sales tax, you may be looking at 8.9% for those making purchases in the city limits (for reference, the sales tax in NYC is 8.875%). The income tax in the state of Georgia is similar to several other states with a progressive rate ranging from 1% to 5.75%. Where you fall in that range depends on how much you make.
- “ITP” or “OTP”?: When it comes to where you live in the area, you may hear folks talking about your address being ITP or OTP; ITP stands for “Inside the perimeter” and OTP stands for “Outside the perimeter.” In the case of Atlanta, the perimeter line is the loop created by Interstate 285. For those seeking the lights and excitement of city life, an address inside of the I-285 loop may be a desirable location. There, you’ll be close to all the big-city amenities, cultural events, and the ability to more easily use public transit (or walk on foot) to get where you’re going. An OTP address may yield more of a quieter, less expensive, and suburban experience. However, you’ll still be a short jaunt from all the action of the city. What you’re hoping to get out of your new home and your budget may help determine the best home address for you.
- Sights and sounds: No matter your location or the day on the calendar, there’s something going on in this bustling city. Being a music-centered hub, there’s no shortage of festivals to celebrate the city sounds. Mark your calendars for the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Music Midtown Atlanta, and the Candler Park Music and Food Festival to get an earful. If celebrating local flora and fauna seems worthy of festivities, you could also check out the Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival featuring all things butterfly- and pollinator-related. These calendar events aren’t where the attractions end, however. Locations of historical and cultural significance abound in Atlanta. Catch a show (of the rock or stage musical variety) at the historic Fox Theatre. Or, perhaps you’ll fancy a stroll through Centennial Olympic Park, a legacy of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. You can also explore the city’s rich history of the Civil Rights Movement at a number of locations, including Martin Luther King Jr. National Park and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. In addition to these places, you may want to keep a few in your pocket, including the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and the city’s Botanical Garden for taking friends and family who visit.
- Calling all sports fans: This city has it all when it comes to professional sports. Get your foam fingers ready to cheer on the NFL Atlanta Falcons team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. If you need energy to root on your home team, this stadium offers lower-cost “fan-first pricing” foods to feed your fandom. Another local team that plays at the same location is the Atlanta United soccer club. Nearby the stadium, you go to the State Farm Arena to sit courtside at a NBA Atlanta Hawks or the WNBA Atlanta Dream game. For those seeking a cheap seat to enjoy their peanuts and cracker jack, sitting in the stands of an MLB Atlanta Braves baseball game may be as low as $5 a seat.
- Commuting and travel: Driving in personal vehicles is pretty common throughout this city and traffic is heavy. Atlanta is actually one of the most congested cities in the country when it comes to traffic. Due to congestion, commuters endured about 37 hours of delay due to the congestion on the roads and consumed an extra 15 gallons of gas in the last year. If you’re accustomed to public transportation, MARTA may be worth checking out as the city’s primary bus, train, and streetcar system. Standard fare is $2.50, though streetcar rides are $1.00 unless you’re a child under 46 inches, then there’s no fare charge for either. If your business or pleasure takes you outside of the metro area, you may be running into congestion at the airport as well. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world with 43 million passengers in the last year. That said, you can travel from Atlanta to 150 domestic and 75 international destinations from your new hometown airport.
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