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Moving from Arkansas to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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
Arkansas
86.9
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 11% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 52% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 2.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 10% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 59% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 77% 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
Arkansas
92°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 10% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 4.5% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Georgia
218
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 1.9% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 67% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Arkansas?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — 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?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% 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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