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Moving from Idaho to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

Idaho

Capital: Boise

Median household income $70,214 · winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days

Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

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Moving to

Georgia

Capital: Atlanta

Median household income $71,355 · winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days

Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

Georgia has an overall price level 96.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Idaho
95.5
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 0.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Idaho
90.0
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 1.5% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Idaho
96.3
Georgia
98.9
Georgia has 2.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Idaho
99.3
Georgia
99.4
Electricity rate
Idaho
12.7 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 21% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Idaho
99.1
Georgia
99.3
Median home value
Idaho
$446,400
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 23% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Idaho
$1,384/mo
Georgia
$1,506/mo
Georgia is 8.8% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 90°F · Winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Idaho
87°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 3.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Idaho
22°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 50% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Idaho
46°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 38% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Idaho
199
Georgia
218
Georgia has 9.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Idaho
17 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 190% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Idaho
24
Georgia
61
Georgia has 154% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Idaho
12
Georgia
0
Georgia has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Idaho
51 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 98% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Idaho?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for Idaho, 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?

Idaho tops out at 5.3% income tax. Georgia tops out at 5.19%.

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

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

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