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Moving from Alabama to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Alabama

Capital: Montgomery

Median household income $59,674 · winter low 35°F · 213 sunny days

Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace.

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Georgia

Capital: Atlanta

Median household income $71,355 · winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days

Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

Georgia has an overall price level 96.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alabama
88.8
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 8.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Alabama
61.8
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 44% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alabama
97.2
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alabama
98.3
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Alabama
17.2 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 12% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alabama
97.8
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Alabama
$233,300
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 47% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alabama
$889/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 58% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 90°F · Winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alabama
91°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Alabama
35°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 5.7% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alabama
63°F
Georgia
63°F
Sunny days / year
Alabama
213
Georgia
218
Georgia has 2.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alabama
56 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 9.4% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alabama
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Alabama
1 in
Georgia
1 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Alabama?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.9 for Alabama — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alabama tops out at 5% income tax. Georgia tops out at 5.19%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Georgia?

Most Georgia residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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