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Moving from North Dakota to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck

Median household income $73,959 · winter low 0°F · 211 sunny days

Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters.

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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
North Dakota
89.0
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 8.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
North Dakota
71.4
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 24% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
North Dakota
97.2
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
North Dakota
98.3
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
North Dakota
12 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 26% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
North Dakota
97.8
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.5% higher transportation
Median home value
North Dakota
$266,100
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 29% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
North Dakota
$833/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
North Dakota
84°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 7.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
North Dakota
0°F
Georgia
33°F
Avg annual temperature
North Dakota
41°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 53% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
North Dakota
211
Georgia
218
Georgia has 3.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
North Dakota
18 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 175% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
North Dakota
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
North Dakota
39 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 97% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than North Dakota?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.4 for North Dakota — 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?

North Dakota tops out at 2.5% 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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