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Moving from Tennessee to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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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
Tennessee
91.9
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 4.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 0.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 0.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 3.2% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 19% 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
Tennessee
89°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 10% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 9.3% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Georgia
218
Georgia has 5.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 6.0% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Georgia
56
Georgia has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 80% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Tennessee?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 91.9 for Tennessee — 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?

Tennessee tops out at 0% 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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