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Moving from Georgia to Montana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.

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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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Montana

Capital: Helena

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days

Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.

Montana has an overall price level 94.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Montana
94.6
Montana has 1.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Montana
84.6
Montana has 4.6% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Montana
98.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Montana
99.2
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Montana
13.5 ¢/kWh
Montana has 10% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Montana
98.9
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Montana
$425,400
Montana is 24% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Montana
$933/mo
Montana is 34% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 83°F · Winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Montana
83°F
Montana is 7.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Montana
14°F
Montana is 58% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Montana
44°F
Montana is 31% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Montana
205
Montana has 6.0% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Montana
15 in
Montana is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Georgia
56
Montana
42
Montana has 25% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Montana
51 in
Montana is 5000% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Montana than Georgia?

Montana's overall price level is roughly 95 (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. Montana tops out at 5.65%.

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

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

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