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Moving from Georgia to Kansas

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

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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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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 6.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 20% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Kansas
97.5
Kansas has 1.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Kansas
98.5
Kansas has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 2.2% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 1.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 30% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 39% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 36% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Kansas
217
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 38% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Kansas
38
Kansas has 32% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 1500% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Georgia?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (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. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

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

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

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