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Moving from Georgia to Wisconsin

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters.

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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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Wisconsin

Capital: Madison

Median household income $72,458 · winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days

Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters.

Wisconsin has an overall price level 94.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Wisconsin
94.1
Wisconsin has 2.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Wisconsin
79.3
Wisconsin has 11% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Wisconsin
98.5
Wisconsin has 0.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Wisconsin
99.1
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Wisconsin
18.8 ¢/kWh
Wisconsin has 25% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Wisconsin
98.8
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Wisconsin
$294,700
Wisconsin is 14% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Wisconsin
$982/mo
Wisconsin is 30% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 81°F · Winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Wisconsin
81°F
Wisconsin is 10% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Wisconsin
9°F
Wisconsin is 73% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Wisconsin
44°F
Wisconsin is 30% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Wisconsin
188
Wisconsin has 14% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Wisconsin
33 in
Wisconsin is 34% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Wisconsin
40
Wisconsin has 29% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Wisconsin
50 in
Wisconsin is 4900% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wisconsin than Georgia?

Wisconsin's overall price level is roughly 93.5 (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. Wisconsin tops out at 7.65%.

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

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

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