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Moving from New Jersey to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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New Jersey

Capital: Trenton

Median household income $97,126 · winter low 24°F · 207 sunny days

Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access.

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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
New Jersey
108.8
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Jersey
134.3
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 34% lower housing costs
Groceries index
New Jersey
107.1
Georgia
98.9
Georgia has 7.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Jersey
101.3
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Jersey
23.5 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 35% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Jersey
101.8
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 2.5% lower transportation
Median home value
New Jersey
$496,000
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 31% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Jersey
$1,800/mo
Georgia
$1,506/mo
Georgia is 16% 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 Jersey
86°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 4.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Jersey
24°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 38% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Jersey
53°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Jersey
207
Georgia
218
Georgia has 5.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Jersey
48 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 6.1% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Jersey
50
Georgia
61
Georgia has 22% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
New Jersey
1
Georgia
0
Georgia has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
New Jersey
24 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 96% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than New Jersey?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 110.5 for New Jersey, 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 Jersey tops out at 10.75% 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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