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Moving from Ohio to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big 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
Ohio
92.8
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 3.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 21% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 0.5% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 20% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 0.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 43% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 60% 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
Ohio
84°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 7.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 57% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 23% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Georgia
218
Georgia has 22% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 27% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 96% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Ohio?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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