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Moving from Maryland to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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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
Maryland
105.0
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 8.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maryland
121.1
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maryland
101.2
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 2.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maryland
100.7
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 58% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maryland
101.0
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.7% lower transportation
Median home value
Maryland
$436,300
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 21% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 4.5% cheaper 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
Maryland
87°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 3.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maryland
25°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 32% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maryland
55°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 15% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maryland
198
Georgia
218
Georgia has 10% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maryland
44 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 15% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maryland
43
Georgia
56
Georgia has 30% higher AQI
Snow / year
Maryland
28 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 96% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Maryland?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.1 for Maryland — 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?

Maryland tops out at 6.5% 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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