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Moving from Mississippi to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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
Mississippi
87.0
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 11% higher overall price level
Housing index
Mississippi
56.5
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 57% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Mississippi
96.7
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 2.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Mississippi
98.0
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Mississippi
16.3 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 7.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Mississippi
97.4
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Mississippi
$186,500
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 84% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Mississippi
$829/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 69% 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
Mississippi
92°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Mississippi
36°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 8.3% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Mississippi
64°F
Georgia
63°F
Sunny days / year
Mississippi
213
Georgia
218
Georgia has 2.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Mississippi
58 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 13% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Mississippi
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Mississippi
1 in
Georgia
1 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Mississippi?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 86.4 for Mississippi — 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?

Mississippi tops out at 4% 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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