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Moving from Kentucky to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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.

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

Overall price index
Kentucky
90.2
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 6.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kentucky
64.3
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 38% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Kentucky
96.0
Georgia
98.9
Georgia has 3.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.5
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Kentucky
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 2.3% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.0
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Kentucky
$226,000
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 52% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kentucky
$998/mo
Georgia
$1,506/mo
Georgia is 51% 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
Kentucky
87°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 3.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Kentucky
26°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 27% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kentucky
56°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 13% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kentucky
189
Georgia
218
Georgia has 15% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kentucky
48 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 4.8% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Kentucky
82
Georgia
61
Georgia has 26% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Kentucky
1
Georgia
0
Georgia has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Kentucky
9 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 89% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Kentucky?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.5 for Kentucky, 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?

Kentucky tops out at 3.5% 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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