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Moving from Georgia to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 2.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 2.9% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 0.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Minnesota
99.8
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Minnesota
99.7
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Minnesota
$344,600
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 19% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 8.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 88% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 33% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 11% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 42% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 30% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 4500% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Georgia?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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