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Moving from Pennsylvania to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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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
Pennsylvania
97.6
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 1.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Pennsylvania
85.1
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 4.3% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.4
Georgia
99.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.6
Georgia
99.4
Electricity rate
Pennsylvania
20.9 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 28% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.5
Georgia
99.3
Median home value
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 24% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Pennsylvania
$1,064/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 32% 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
Pennsylvania
85°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 5.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Pennsylvania
22°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 50% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Pennsylvania
50°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 27% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Pennsylvania
179
Georgia
218
Georgia has 22% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Pennsylvania
44 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 16% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Pennsylvania
40
Georgia
56
Georgia has 40% higher AQI
Snow / year
Pennsylvania
43 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 98% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Pennsylvania?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.8 for Pennsylvania — 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?

Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07% 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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