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Moving from Georgia to New Mexico

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros.

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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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New Mexico

Capital: Santa Fe

Median household income $58,722 · winter low 22°F · 278 sunny days

Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros.

New Mexico has an overall price level 92.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
New Mexico
92.2
New Mexico has 4.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
New Mexico
73.6
New Mexico has 17% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
New Mexico
98.1
New Mexico has 1.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
New Mexico
98.8
New Mexico has 0.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
New Mexico
14.8 ¢/kWh
New Mexico has 1.3% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
New Mexico
98.4
New Mexico has 0.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
New Mexico
$279,900
New Mexico is 18% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
New Mexico
$937/mo
New Mexico is 33% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 22°F · 278 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
New Mexico
89°F
New Mexico is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
New Mexico
22°F
New Mexico is 33% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
New Mexico
54°F
New Mexico is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
New Mexico
278
New Mexico has 28% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
New Mexico
15 in
New Mexico is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
New Mexico
49
New Mexico has 13% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
New Mexico
23 in
New Mexico is 2200% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Mexico than Georgia?

New Mexico's overall price level is roughly 92.8 (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. New Mexico tops out at 5.9%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in New Mexico?

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

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