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Moving from Georgia to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Texas
97.1
Texas has 0.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Texas
96.5
Texas has 8.8% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Georgia
98.9
Texas
98.1
Texas has 0.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Texas
99.6
Electricity rate
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 11% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Texas
99.4
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 8.8% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,506/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 2.1% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 6.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 15% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 3.3% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Texas
232
Texas has 6.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 35% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
61
Texas
43
Texas has 30% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
0 in
Texas
2 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Georgia?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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