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Moving from Georgia to Pennsylvania

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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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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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

Pennsylvania has an overall price level 97.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Pennsylvania
97.6
Pennsylvania has 1.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Pennsylvania
85.1
Pennsylvania has 4.1% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Pennsylvania
99.4
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Pennsylvania
99.6
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Pennsylvania
20.9 ¢/kWh
Pennsylvania has 39% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Pennsylvania
99.5
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Pennsylvania is 19% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Pennsylvania
$1,064/mo
Pennsylvania is 24% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Pennsylvania
85°F
Pennsylvania is 5.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Pennsylvania
22°F
Pennsylvania is 33% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Pennsylvania
50°F
Pennsylvania is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Pennsylvania
179
Pennsylvania has 18% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Pennsylvania
44 in
Pennsylvania is 14% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Pennsylvania
40
Pennsylvania has 29% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Pennsylvania
43 in
Pennsylvania is 4200% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Pennsylvania than Georgia?

Pennsylvania's overall price level is roughly 96.8 (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. Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07%.

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

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

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