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Moving from Georgia to Louisiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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Living now

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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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

Louisiana has an overall price level 88.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Louisiana
88.2
Louisiana has 8.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Louisiana
63.1
Louisiana has 29% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Louisiana
97.1
Louisiana has 2.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Louisiana
98.2
Louisiana has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Louisiana has 5.7% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Louisiana
97.6
Louisiana has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Louisiana
$223,200
Louisiana is 35% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Louisiana
$932/mo
Louisiana is 34% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Louisiana
92°F
Louisiana is 2.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Louisiana
41°F
Louisiana is 24% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Louisiana
67°F
Louisiana is 5.5% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Louisiana
216
Louisiana has 0.9% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Louisiana
60 in
Louisiana is 18% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Louisiana
76
Louisiana has 36% higher AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Louisiana
0 in
Louisiana is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Georgia?

Louisiana's overall price level is roughly 90.6 (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. Louisiana tops out at 3%.

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

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

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