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Moving from Georgia to North Dakota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters.

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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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North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck

Median household income $73,959 · winter low 0°F · 211 sunny days

Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters.

North Dakota has an overall price level 89.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
North Dakota
89.0
North Dakota has 7.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
North Dakota
71.4
North Dakota has 19% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
North Dakota
97.2
North Dakota has 1.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
North Dakota
98.3
North Dakota has 1.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
North Dakota
12 ¢/kWh
North Dakota has 20% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
North Dakota
97.8
North Dakota has 1.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
North Dakota
$266,100
North Dakota is 22% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
North Dakota
$833/mo
North Dakota is 41% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 0°F · 211 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
North Dakota
84°F
North Dakota is 6.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
North Dakota
0°F
North Dakota is 100% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
North Dakota
41°F
North Dakota is 34% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
North Dakota
211
North Dakota has 3.2% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
North Dakota
18 in
North Dakota is 64% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
North Dakota
42
North Dakota has 25% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
North Dakota
39 in
North Dakota is 3800% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in North Dakota than Georgia?

North Dakota's overall price level is roughly 92.4 (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. North Dakota tops out at 2.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in North Dakota?

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

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