Moving from Jacksonville, FL, to Atlanta, GA

Plan for some new adventures in Atlanta

Moving from Jacksonville, FL, to Atlanta, GA, means traveling 350 miles and leaving the coast. While Jacksonville is the larger city, with nearly 950,000 people compared to just under 499,000 in Atlanta, you’ll find the opposite in the metro areas.

Atlanta's metro population, with over 6.3 million residents, is over three times the size of Jacksonville’s metro population, which has 1.7 million people.

Keep reading for more about “Hollywood of the South.”

Don’t worry about drastic weather changes

Leaving Florida doesn’t mean giving up the sunshine. Atlanta is known for warm, sunny summers, with high temperatures averaging 88 degrees, compared to 91 degrees in Jacksonville.

Annual rainfall is also similar between the two cities, with Atlanta getting 52 inches per year compared to 50 inches in Jacksonville.

Winters differ slightly, with Atlanta’s average low hovering just above freezing at 33 degrees. The city also averages around 1 inch of snow per year. Back in Jacksonville, the winter average low is around 44 degrees, and snow is rare.

Experience a city vibe with some Southern Hospitality

Atlanta has plenty of Southern Charm and Hospitality, but you’ll also find a cool city vibe in your new hometown. Nicknamed “Hollywood of the South,” Atlanta is a popular filming location for television shows and movies.

Along with some Southern comfort food like barbeque, biscuits and fried chicken, you’ll find international cuisine like Ethiopian, Korean and Mexican foods.

Sports fans can cheer on the Braves (MLB), the Falcons (NFL) and the Hawks (NBA). And make sure to explore the city’s famous attractions like the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park.

Finding work in Atlanta

Atlanta is home to Fortune 500 companies, including Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot and UPS. Thanks to the tax credits and incentives for movie and television studios to film in the city, you'll also find entertainment industry jobs.

Music is a big deal in Atlanta, especially rap and hip hop. There are also opportunities in healthcare and education at institutions like Emory University Hospital, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University and Northside Hospital Atlanta.

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