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Moving from Georgia to Arkansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. 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.

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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.

Arkansas has an overall price level 86.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Arkansas
86.9
Arkansas has 9.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Arkansas
58.2
Arkansas has 34% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Arkansas
96.7
Arkansas has 2.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Arkansas
98.0
Arkansas has 1.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Arkansas has 9.2% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Arkansas
97.4
Arkansas has 1.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Arkansas
$215,600
Arkansas is 37% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Arkansas
$794/mo
Arkansas is 43% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Arkansas
92°F
Arkansas is 2.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Arkansas
30°F
Arkansas is 9.1% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Arkansas
61°F
Arkansas is 4.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Arkansas
217
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Arkansas
51 in
Arkansas is 2.0% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Georgia
56
Arkansas
42
Arkansas has 25% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Arkansas
3 in
Arkansas is 200% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Georgia?

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

Georgia tops out at 5.19% income tax. Arkansas tops out at 3.9%.

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

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

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