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Moving from Minnesota to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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
Minnesota
98.6
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 2.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Minnesota
91.3
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 2.8% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 0.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.8
Georgia
99.4
Electricity rate
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Georgia
99.3
Median home value
Minnesota
$344,600
Georgia
$343,300
Median monthly rent
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 24% 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
Minnesota
82°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 9.8% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Minnesota
4°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 725% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Minnesota
42°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 49% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Minnesota
195
Georgia
218
Georgia has 12% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Minnesota
29 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 71% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Minnesota
39
Georgia
56
Georgia has 44% higher AQI
Snow / year
Minnesota
46 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 98% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Minnesota?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 97.3 for Minnesota — 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?

Minnesota tops out at 9.85% 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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