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Moving from Louisiana to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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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
Louisiana
88.2
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 9.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Louisiana
63.1
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 41% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.1
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 2.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Louisiana
98.2
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 6.0% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.6
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Louisiana
$223,200
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 54% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Louisiana
$932/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 51% more expensive to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Louisiana
92°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Louisiana
41°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 20% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Louisiana
67°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 5.2% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Louisiana
216
Georgia
218
Georgia has 0.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Louisiana
60 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 15% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Louisiana
76
Georgia
56
Georgia has 26% lower AQI
Snow / year
Louisiana
0 in
Georgia
1 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Louisiana?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.6 for Louisiana — 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?

Louisiana tops out at 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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