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Moving from New Hampshire to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Moving to

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
New Hampshire
104.2
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 7.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 23% lower housing costs
Groceries index
New Hampshire
98.6
Georgia
98.9
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
27.2 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 44% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 25% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,558/mo
Georgia
$1,506/mo
Georgia is 3.3% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 90°F · Winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 136% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 42% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Georgia
218
Georgia has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 8.4% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Georgia
61
Georgia has 45% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
New Hampshire
0
Georgia
0
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 99% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than New Hampshire?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire, 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?

New Hampshire tops out at 0% 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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