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Moving from Oregon to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly 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
Oregon
103.4
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 6.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Oregon
108.6
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oregon
100.8
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oregon
100.5
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 0.8% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oregon
100.7
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Oregon
$497,500
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 31% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 2.0% 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
Oregon
80°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 13% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Oregon
36°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 8.3% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oregon
50°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 26% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oregon
144
Georgia
218
Georgia has 51% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oregon
37 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 38% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oregon
28
Georgia
56
Georgia has 100% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oregon
22 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 95% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Oregon?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Oregon — 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?

Oregon tops out at 9.9% 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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