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Moving from Maine to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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
Maine
97.0
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 0.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maine
78.9
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maine
99.3
Georgia
99.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Maine
99.6
Georgia
99.4
Electricity rate
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 47% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maine
99.4
Georgia
99.3
Median home value
Maine
$341,900
Georgia
$343,300
Median monthly rent
Maine
$905/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 55% 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
Maine
79°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 14% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maine
11°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 200% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maine
43°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 48% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maine
196
Georgia
218
Georgia has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maine
45 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 11% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maine
33
Georgia
56
Georgia has 70% higher AQI
Snow / year
Maine
81 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 99% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Maine?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.5 for Maine — 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?

Maine tops out at 7.15% 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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