{"id":26015,"date":"2023-12-20T20:56:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T20:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=26015"},"modified":"2024-09-06T20:28:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T20:28:44","slug":"living-in-atlanta-vs-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Atlanta vs. Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Living_in_Atlanta_or_Houston\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Living in Atlanta or Houston\">Pros and Cons of Living in Atlanta or Houston<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Living_in_Atlanta_-_Benefits\" title=\"Living in Atlanta &#8211; Benefits\">Living in Atlanta &#8211; Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Living_in_Atlanta_-_Cons\" title=\"Living in Atlanta \u2013 Cons\">Living in Atlanta \u2013 Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Living_in_Houston_-_Benefits\" title=\"Living in Houston &#8211; Benefits\">Living in Houston &#8211; Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Living_in_Houston_-_Cons\" title=\"Living in Houston \u2013 Cons\">Living in Houston \u2013 Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Comparing_the_Cost_of_Living_in_Atlanta_and_Houston\" title=\"Comparing the Cost of Living in Atlanta and Houston\">Comparing the Cost of Living in Atlanta and Houston<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Home_Prices_Property_Taxes_in_Atlanta_and_Houston\" title=\"Home Prices &amp; Property Taxes in Atlanta and Houston\">Home Prices &amp; Property Taxes in Atlanta and Houston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Transportation_Food_Entertainment_and_Healthcare_Costs\" title=\"Transportation, Food, Entertainment and Healthcare Costs\">Transportation, Food, Entertainment and Healthcare Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#State_Income_Taxes_for_Georgia_and_Texas\" title=\"State Income Taxes for Georgia and Texas\">State Income Taxes for Georgia and Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Atlanta_and_Houston_Sales_Tax\" title=\"Atlanta and Houston Sales Tax\">Atlanta and Houston Sales Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Comparing_Jobs_and_the_Economies_of_Atlanta_and_Houston\" title=\"Comparing Jobs and the Economies of Atlanta and Houston\">Comparing Jobs and the Economies of Atlanta and Houston<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Other_Factors_to_Consider_Between_Atlanta_and_Houston\" title=\"Other Factors to Consider Between Atlanta and Houston\">Other Factors to Consider Between Atlanta and Houston<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Population_of_Atlanta_versus_Houston\" title=\"Population of Atlanta versus Houston\">Population of Atlanta versus Houston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Climate_Atlantas_Weather_Compared_to_Houstons\" title=\"Climate: Atlanta\u2019s Weather Compared to Houston\u2019s\">Climate: Atlanta\u2019s Weather Compared to Houston\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Atlanta_Traffic_versus_Houston_Traffic\" title=\"Atlanta Traffic versus Houston Traffic\">Atlanta Traffic versus Houston Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Crime\" title=\"Crime\">Crime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Atlanta_Lifestyle_and_Houston_Lifestyle\" title=\"Atlanta Lifestyle and Houston Lifestyle\">Atlanta Lifestyle and Houston Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Sports_in_Atlanta_Versus_Houston\" title=\"Sports in Atlanta Versus Houston\">Sports in Atlanta Versus Houston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Comparing_Schools_in_Atlanta_and_Houston\" title=\"Comparing Schools in Atlanta and Houston\">Comparing Schools in Atlanta and Houston<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/living-in-atlanta-vs-houston\/#Learn_More_about_Bellhops_Moving_Services_in_Atlanta_or_Houston\" title=\"Learn More about Bellhop\u2019s Moving Services in Atlanta or Houston\">Learn More about Bellhop\u2019s Moving Services in Atlanta or Houston<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Are you considering a move to either Atlanta or Houston? Both are powerful forces in their region with strong economies, culture, lifestyles, and distinct reasons to consider a move. Here you\u2019ll find a topline comparison. You can find helpful details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-to\/atlanta-georgia\/\">Atlanta<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/city-guide-is-moving-to-houston-right-for-you\/\">Houston<\/a> city guides. By the way, we\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/\"><em>Bellhop Movers<\/em><\/a>, experts at <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/movers\/\">local and long-distance moves in Atlanta<\/a>. We also offer <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/packing-services\/\">packing services in Atlanta<\/a>. We\u2019d love to help with affordable moves to either city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-pros-and-cons-of-living-in-atlanta-or-houston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Living_in_Atlanta_or_Houston\"><\/span>Pros and Cons of Living in Atlanta or Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"299\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Houston Skyline | Bellhop\" class=\"wp-image-17267 lazyload\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Houston-Skyline.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Houston-Skyline.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Houston-Skyline-300x175.jpg 300w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-living-in-atlanta-benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_in_Atlanta_-_Benefits\"><\/span>Living in Atlanta &#8211; Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Known for its active nightlife, restaurant, and bar scene, it\u2019s easy to have a good time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diverse outdoor recreational opportunities with mountains, whitewater canoeing and camping nearby. Over 300 parks in the city. The coolest may be the sprawling Piedmont Park with its sports fields, an aquatics center, community garden, and dog parks. Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown is conveniently located in the entertainment district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incredible neighborhoods make walking around fun and offer a great choice of places to live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hip, active lifestyle rocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversified economy \u2013 Makes it easy to find a job and job switch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hartsfield\u2013Jackson International Airport is the home of Delta and a major hub for Southwest, offering mega flights to get you out of town to global destinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-living-in-atlanta-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_in_Atlanta_-_Cons\"><\/span>Living in Atlanta \u2013 Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Home prices \u2013 slightly higher than the U.S. average home price of $346,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commuting times \u2013 Can be a long 30-minute drive from the surrounding towns and suburbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather: Typical southern weather with humid summers, mild winters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifestyle: If the beach is your thing. it\u2019s a long drive to the ocean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-living-in-houston-benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_in_Houston_-_Benefits\"><\/span>Living in Houston &#8211; Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Low cost of living \u2013 Overall lower though energy costs are much higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable homes \u2013 Average prices are well below the national average, and Atlanta\u2019s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifestyle \u2013 diverse culture &amp; food scene given the population\u2019s epic cultural diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beach and water recreation \u2013 beaches and water are nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy industry sector jobs are strong. There are plenty of healthcare jobs thanks to the Texas Medical. Houston is an anchor location for the space \/ aeronautical sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-living-in-houston-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_in_Houston_-_Cons\"><\/span>Living in Houston \u2013 Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Houston has a flat terrain and sprawl without the beautiful scenery of Atlanta. It has lots of beach and ocean access, if that\u2019s your thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With its Gulf of Mexico location the city has two extra months of hot humid weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical utility prices are higher than average elsewhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hurricanes and flooding can happen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flood insurance is expensive but should be seriously considered given its low, ocean-facing landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commuting times are long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate change is likely to play a big role in its livability long-term as catastrophic storms may increase in frequency and intensity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Ponce City Market in Atlanta, GA - Bellhop\" class=\"wp-image-11037 lazyload\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/atlantaponcecity-1024x683.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/atlantaponcecity-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/atlantaponcecity-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/atlantaponcecity-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/atlantaponcecity.jpeg 1470w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-comparing-the-cost-of-living-in-atlanta-and-houston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_the_Cost_of_Living_in_Atlanta_and_Houston\"><\/span>Comparing the Cost of Living in Atlanta and Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-home-prices-property-taxes-in-atlanta-and-houston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Prices_Property_Taxes_in_Atlanta_and_Houston\"><\/span>Home Prices &amp; Property Taxes in Atlanta and Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>in greater Houston the average home cost $284,000 according to <a href=\"https:\/\/censusreporter.org\/profiles\/31000US26420-houston-the-woodlands-sugar-land-tx-metro-area\/\">Census<\/a> info, $260,000 according to the latest Zillow info. In <a href=\"https:\/\/censusreporter.org\/profiles\/31000US12060-atlanta-sandy-springs-alpharetta-ga-metro-area\/\">Atlanta<\/a> the average home cost $362,000 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/home-values\/37211\/atlanta-ga\/\">Zillow<\/a> showing $379,000. That\u2019s a sizeable difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-transportation-food-entertainment-and-healthcare-costs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_Food_Entertainment_and_Healthcare_Costs\"><\/span>Transportation, Food, Entertainment and Healthcare Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It costs <em>more<\/em> to live in Atlanta: 3-9% says Nerdwallet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/compare\/houston-tx-vs-atlanta-ga\">calculator<\/a>. <em>Forbes\u2019<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/mortgages\/real-estate\/cost-of-living-calculator\/atlanta-ga\/?city=houston-tx&amp;income=70000\">calculator<\/a> shows costs as 5% higher on average with higher out-of- pocket for homes (+20%), transportation (+8%), but <em>lower <\/em>for utilities (-19%). (Texas is not connected to the national power grid, so electricity can cost more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-state-income-taxes-for-georgia-and-texas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Income_Taxes_for_Georgia_and_Texas\"><\/span>State Income Taxes for Georgia and Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey, in Texas there is <em>no state income tax<\/em>! Pretty cool! Georgia is moving to a flat tax rate of 5.49 percent in 2024, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/states.aarp.org\/georgia\/state-taxes-guide\">AARP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-atlanta-and-houston-sales-tax\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atlanta_and_Houston_Sales_Tax\"><\/span>Atlanta and Houston Sales Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston\u2019s retail sales tax is 8.25%. The 2023 sales tax rate for Atlanta, is 8.9% %<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-comparing-jobs-and-the-economies-of-atlanta-and-houston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Jobs_and_the_Economies_of_Atlanta_and_Houston\"><\/span>Comparing Jobs and the Economies of Atlanta and Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta is a powerhouse in the South with a bunch of well-known Fortune 500 companies calling it home, including Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and Home Depot. The economy is highly diversified with finance, tech, media, and healthcare being strongly represented. Atlanta has 16 companies that make the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston is an energy king and boasts more: 26 Fortune 500 companies, nearly all in the energy sector: ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips among them.&nbsp; Waste Management and Hewlett-Packard Enterprises make the list too. NASA has a big presence in the community with its NASA&#8217;s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. So does healthcare. The&nbsp;Texas Medical Center&nbsp;is the largest life sciences destination in the world. With 106,000 employees, 61 institutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-other-factors-to-consider-between-atlanta-and-houston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Factors_to_Consider_Between_Atlanta_and_Houston\"><\/span>Other Factors to Consider Between Atlanta and Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-population-of-atlanta-versus-houston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population_of_Atlanta_versus_Houston\"><\/span>Population of Atlanta versus Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas\u2019 population grew by 3.% since 2020, driven in part by the attraction of no state income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Houston and Atlanta count as major cities. The city of Houston is much bigger. It <em>sprawls<\/em> with low population density: 2.3 million within 637 square miles compared to 500,000 in Atlanta within 134 square miles. Both look a little more alike when counting the metro populations: Houston\u2019s is 7.3 million. Atlanta\u2019s 6.3 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size only tells part of the story. Houston is incredibly diverse, much more so than Atlanta. (It may surprise you to learn that Texas is ranked as the 2nd most diverse state). Houston\u2019s been called one of the most diverse in the country. It ranks #1 among big cities (ahead of New York City and Los Angeles) and 4th overall.&nbsp; Atlanta is ranked 71st in the same WalletHub report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cities are racially different: both have the same percentage of white population at 40%. Houston is more Hispanic (44% versus 10%). Atlanta has a greater proportion of African Americans (47% versus 22%) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/fact\/table\/atlantacitygeorgia,GA,houstoncitytexas,TX,US\/PST045222\">Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city reports <em><u>145 languages spoken<\/u><\/em> with Vietnamese as its 3rd largest group. Major foreign languages spoken in Houston include Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi, French, and Urdu. Houston the country\u2019s third largest Vietnamese population. Among major cities Houston is ranked 6th for foreign-born population. An amazing 1.6 million foreign-born residents call it home. That\u2019s 23%!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-climate-atlanta-s-weather-compared-to-houston-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Atlantas_Weather_Compared_to_Houstons\"><\/span>Climate: Atlanta\u2019s Weather Compared to Houston\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If weather is important to you, count on being hot a lot in each city. Average temperatures: Atlanta: 35\u00b0F to 89\u00b0F, Houston: 47\u00b0F to 95\u00b0F. Both cities experience hot summers with high humidity. Houston\u2019s extends two months longer. Your air conditioner will be running a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston can get hurricanes and tropical storms given its Gulf of Mexico location. Flooding is a major problem in Houston. The most recent major storm was Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Atlanta is shielded from hurricanes given its inland location. If you think long-term, climate change may have a great impact on the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-atlanta-traffic-versus-houston-traffic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atlanta_Traffic_versus_Houston_Traffic\"><\/span>Atlanta Traffic versus Houston Traffic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In both cities your best bet is to drive your own vehicle. Public transit in both cities (like most in America) doesn\u2019t offer a viable solution, and then took a hit during Covid, losing revenue and pinching service. Atlanta\u2019s downtown is highly walkable with bus and rail links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Commuting Times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Atlanta the average commute is 19 miles and takes 39 minutes one-way according to locals. Forbes magazine ranked Houston as the 4th worst commute. U.S. Census info shows the average one-way commute time the same for both cities at 27 \u2013 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Public Transit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The rating site AllTransit ranks Atlanta\u2019s public transportation 19th and Houston\u2019s 38th. Coverage is sparse at best given their sprawl. In either city count on using your own car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Houston and Atlanta have public transportation combining bus and light rail, but they don\u2019t really cover the city. Houston\u2019s : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridemetro.org\/\">Metropolitan Transit Authority<\/a> (METRO) light rail system spans only 23 miles with three lines and mostly serves core downtown neighborhoods. Atlanta\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsmarta.com\/\">Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority<\/a> (MARTA)system has almost 48 miles of heavy rail line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Commute Times to the Airport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From \u2018downtown\u2019 the commute time to the airport in both cities is 20 or so minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Bicycling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither city scores well on bike-friendly ratings by <a href=\"https:\/\/bna.peopleforbikes.org\/#\/\">PeopleForBikes<\/a>. In Houston city speed limits can be as high as 50mph, which can be highly dangerous for biking.<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-597722255\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>Airports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Houston folks fly from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The Houston airport serves a lot of South American destinations. Atlanta is famous for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the busiest airports in the world with mega international connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crime\"><\/span>Crime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety is a key consideration of any move. It\u2019s worth mentioning that crime can vary drastically by neighborhood. The overall measures here are not necessarily reflective of all city areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Atlanta and Houston rank as more dangerous for violent and property crime that the U.S. average, based on FBI. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestplaces.net\/crime\/?city1=51304000&amp;city2=54835000\">compiled data<\/a> as reported by the cities. (Most big cities rank higher too).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Violent Crime:<\/strong> In both cities the <em>rate<\/em> of violent crime has trended down over the past ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. average \u2013 22.7 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atlanta \u2013 55.3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Houston \u2013 50.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Property Crime:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. average \u2013 35.4 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Atlanta \u2013 75.4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Houston \u2013 63.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on local law enforcement reporting and demographic information neighborhoods to avoid include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Atlanta \u2013 \u201c\u2026 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/atlanta-ga\/most-dangerous-neighborhoods\/\">the most dangerous areas<\/a> in Atlanta located in the Southwestern part of the city.\u201d Mechanicsville, Vine City, English Avenue, and Adair Park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Houston \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyclub.nyc\/article\/most-dangerous-neighborhoods-in-houston\">Sunnyside<\/a>, MacGregor, Sharpstown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atlanta_Lifestyle_and_Houston_Lifestyle\"><\/span>Atlanta Lifestyle and Houston Lifestyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>Outdoor Recreation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Which city is best for outdoor recreation: Atlanta and Houston? It all depends on you. As an ocean-town Houston recreation is focused on beaches and water, particularly during the hot and humid summer months. The sprawling, inner-city Buffalo Bayou Park offers great escape. Hermann Park offers free gardens to tour. Nearby opportunities include <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/brazos-bend\">Brazos Bend State Park<\/a> (45 miles from downtown) and the 2,000-acre, coastal <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/galveston-island\">Galveston Island State Park<\/a> at 60 miles distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta offers more varied outdoor recreation (though longer drives to the beach)! There are over 300 inner city parks in Atlanta. Here at Bellhop we\u2019ve done a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-best-parks-in-atlanta\/\">great job detailing the best.<\/a> Nearby is the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area:&nbsp; a 48-mile chain of river parks for canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and hiking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsm\/\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a> in North Carolina is 4 hours away. 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Early on it attracted a diverse set of fun seekers. Great places to go for entertainment include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantadowntown.com\/\">Downtown<\/a>, Buckhead and Midtown areas. The LGBT community has long been welcomed in Atlanta and will feel at home in Buckhead, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/ga\/decatur\/movers\/\" title=\"Decatur\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Decatur<\/a>, East Atlanta Village, Grant Park and Cabbagetown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston has a thriving nightlife in areas like Downtown, particularly between Commerce Street and Dallas Street. Other areas include Washington, Montrose (considered to be a gay meetup area) and the Richmond Avenue Entertainment District on Richmond Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The restaurant scene<\/strong> in both cities rocks. Atlanta has long been a destination city with top class restaurants. Michelin just published a guide to the town and offers tips on 3-star places. Houston\u2019s ethnic diversity means you will enjoy great ethnic choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Atlanta_Versus_Houston\"><\/span>Sports in Atlanta Versus Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing between Atlanta or Houston, it\u2019s hard to say which city is better for sports.&nbsp; Both make the list of 14 cities with four or more major sport teams. Atlanta is home to the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), and Atlanta United FC (MLS). Houston is home to several major league sports teams: Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Rockets (NBA),&nbsp; and Houston Dynamo FC (MLS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Schools_in_Atlanta_and_Houston\"><\/span>Comparing Schools in Atlanta and Houston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta outpaces Houston in the latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/e\/most-and-least-educated-cities\/6656\">WalletHub\u2019s report<\/a> of education in major cities. Atlanta ranks 25<sup>th<\/sup> beating out Houston which ranked at 91. High school graduation rates were similar with Atlanta at <a href=\"https:\/\/educationinatlanta.com\/atlanta-public-schools-achieve-highest-graduation-rate-surpassing-state-average-by-2-2\/#:~:text=Atlanta%20Public%20Schools%20have%20announced,students%20successfully%20completing%20high%20school.\">86.6%<\/a> and Houston at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov\/cgi\/sas\/broker?_service=marykay&amp;_program=perfrept.perfmast.sas&amp;_debug=0&amp;ccyy=2021&amp;lev=D&amp;id=101912&amp;prgopt=reports\/acct\/domain1c.sas\">83.8%<\/a>.&nbsp; These are system-wide rates. Schools vary by district and neighborhood. Parents seeking the best possible education options can find plenty of great schools in either city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Top Atlanta Schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>US News<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-high-schools\/georgia\/rankings\/atlanta-ga-12060\">ranks<\/a> these schools as among the best in the greater Atlanta area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DeKalb School of the Arts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The rating website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/k12\/schools-near-you\/?center=-79.98065150000002,40.431337657622095\">Niche.com<\/a> ranks these public schools in Atlanta as among&nbsp; the best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Midtown High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David T. 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We\u2019ve got you covered in both great cities. For Atlanta check out our local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ga\/atlanta\/movers\/\">movers<\/a>, as well as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ga\/atlanta\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance moving services.<\/a> For our Houston <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tx\/houston\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance<\/a>&nbsp;and local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tx\/houston\/movers\/\">moving services. <\/a>&nbsp;We would love to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more information to decide, we have a bunch of guides of both cities: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/author\/larry\/\">Atlanta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/city-guide-is-moving-to-houston-right-for-you\/\">Houston<\/a>. Thanks again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering a move to either Atlanta or Houston? 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