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Moving from District of Columbia to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban 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
District of Columbia
109.9
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
District of Columbia
155.0
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 43% lower housing costs
Groceries index
District of Columbia
106.5
Georgia
98.9
Georgia has 7.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
District of Columbia
101.5
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 2.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
District of Columbia
25.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 40% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.0
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 2.7% lower transportation
Median home value
District of Columbia
$733,400
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 53% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
District of Columbia
$1,931/mo
Georgia
$1,506/mo
Georgia is 22% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
District of Columbia
88°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 2.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
District of Columbia
28°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 18% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
District of Columbia
57°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 10% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
District of Columbia
197
Georgia
218
Georgia has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
District of Columbia
45 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 13% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
District of Columbia
53
Georgia
61
Georgia has 15% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
District of Columbia
0
Georgia
0
Snow / year
District of Columbia
11 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 91% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than District of Columbia?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 117.4 for District of Columbia, 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?

District of Columbia tops out at 10.75% 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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