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Moving from Montana to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Montana

Capital: Helena

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days

Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.

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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
Montana
94.6
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 1.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Montana
84.6
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 4.8% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Montana
98.7
Georgia
99.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Montana
99.2
Georgia
99.4
Electricity rate
Montana
13.5 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 11% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Montana
98.9
Georgia
99.3
Median home value
Montana
$425,400
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 19% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Montana
$933/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 50% 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
Montana
83°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 8.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Montana
14°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 136% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Montana
44°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 45% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Montana
205
Georgia
218
Georgia has 6.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Montana
15 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 232% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Montana
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Montana
51 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 98% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Montana?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 95 for Montana — 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?

Montana tops out at 5.65% 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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