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Moving from Florida to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 6.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 1.0% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 14% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 12% cheaper 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
Florida
91°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 38% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 12% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Georgia
218
Georgia has 8.0% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 7.9% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Georgia
56
Georgia has 30% higher AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Georgia
1 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Florida?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — 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?

Florida tops out at 0% 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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