Moving from Salt Lake City, UT, to Atlanta, GA

Moving to Georgia’s capital city

Salt Lake City, UT, and Atlanta, GA, are nearly 1,900 miles apart. One change you can expect when moving to Georgia’s capital and largest city is adjusting to a bigger population.

Atlanta has nearly 500,000 city residents and over 6.4 million in the metro. Smaller Salt Lake City’s population is just over 200,000, with almost 1.3 million people in the metro. 

Keep reading to learn what else to expect from life in the “City in a Forest” or “ATL.”

Expect milder winters and more rain in Atlanta

Atlanta's winter lows average a chilly 33 degrees, with an average snowfall of only 1 inch per year. This will feel much warmer than Salt Lake City’s average winter low of 23 degrees and 54 inches of snow. 

Summer average highs are similar between the two cities, with Atlanta’s average around 88 degrees and Salt Lake City’s average around 91. Annual rainfall in Atlanta is around 52 inches, more than twice Salt Lake City’s average.

You can expect around 217 sunny days per year in Atlanta, just a bit fewer than your previous hometown.

Family fun in the “Peach State”

Atlanta has plenty of fun and adventure for families, from parks to museums. Here are some attractions people of all ages can enjoy:

• Piedmont Park
• Children’s Museum of Atlanta
• Georgia Aquarium
• Zoo Atlanta
• World of Coca-Cola
• Atlanta Botanical Garden

Making a living in Atlanta

Atlanta’s job market is healthy, with multiple opportunities for employment at one of over a dozen Fortune 500 companies. The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, The Home Depot and UPS are among the largest employers.

Residents may also find work in the growing entertainment industry since there are many tax credits for movies and television shows to be filmed in the city. 

Healthcare workers are employed at institutions like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Those in higher education (or seeking to study) can find opportunities at Emory University, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University.

Move to Georgia with U-Pack

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