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Moving from New Mexico to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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New Mexico

Capital: Santa Fe

Median household income $58,722 · winter low 22°F · 278 sunny days

Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros.

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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 Mexico
92.2
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 4.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
New Mexico
73.6
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 20% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.1
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.8
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
New Mexico
14.8 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 1.4% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.4
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
New Mexico
$279,900
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 23% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Mexico
$937/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
New Mexico
89°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Mexico
22°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 50% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Mexico
54°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Mexico
278
Georgia
218
Georgia has 22% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Mexico
15 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 238% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Mexico
49
Georgia
56
Georgia has 14% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Mexico
23 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 Mexico?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for New Mexico — 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 Mexico tops out at 5.9% 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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