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Moving from Georgia to District of Columbia

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

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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.

District of Columbia has an overall price level 109.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
District of Columbia
109.9
District of Columbia has 14% higher overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
District of Columbia
155.0
District of Columbia has 75% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Georgia
98.9
District of Columbia
106.5
District of Columbia has 7.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
District of Columbia
101.5
District of Columbia has 2.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia
25.4 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia has 65% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
District of Columbia
102.0
District of Columbia has 2.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
District of Columbia
$733,400
District of Columbia is 114% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,506/mo
District of Columbia
$1,931/mo
District of Columbia is 28% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
District of Columbia
88°F
District of Columbia is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
District of Columbia
28°F
District of Columbia is 15% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
District of Columbia
57°F
District of Columbia is 9.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
District of Columbia
197
District of Columbia has 9.6% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
District of Columbia
45 in
District of Columbia is 12% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
61
District of Columbia
53
District of Columbia has 13% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Georgia
0
District of Columbia
0
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
District of Columbia
11 in
District of Columbia is 1000% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

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

District of Columbia's overall price level is roughly 117.4 (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. District of Columbia tops out at 10.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in District of Columbia?

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

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