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Moving from Georgia to Kentucky

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

Kentucky has an overall price level 90.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Kentucky
90.2
Kentucky has 6.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Kentucky
64.3
Kentucky has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Kentucky
97.5
Kentucky has 1.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Kentucky
98.5
Kentucky has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Kentucky
14.9 ¢/kWh
Kentucky has 0.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Kentucky
98.0
Kentucky has 1.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Kentucky
$226,000
Kentucky is 34% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Kentucky
$852/mo
Kentucky is 39% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Kentucky
87°F
Kentucky is 3.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Kentucky
26°F
Kentucky is 21% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Kentucky
56°F
Kentucky is 11% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Kentucky
189
Kentucky has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Kentucky
48 in
Kentucky is 4.6% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Kentucky
48
Kentucky has 14% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Kentucky
9 in
Kentucky is 800% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than Georgia?

Kentucky's overall price level is roughly 87.5 (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. Kentucky tops out at 3.5%.

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

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

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