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Moving from Georgia to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Maine
97.0
Maine has 0.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Maine
78.9
Maine has 11% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Georgia
98.9
Maine
97.2
Maine has 1.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Maine
99.6
Electricity rate
Georgia
16.4 ¢/kWh
Maine
29.6 ¢/kWh
Maine has 81% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Maine
99.4
Median home value (est.)
Georgia
$295,000
Maine
$363,000
Maine is 23% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent (est.)
Georgia
$1,450/mo
Maine
$1,180/mo
Maine is 19% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 67% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 33% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Maine
196
Maine has 10% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 9.9% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
54
Maine
22
Maine has 59% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Georgia
0
Maine
0
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 8000% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Georgia?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (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. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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