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Moving from Washington to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Washington

Capital: Olympia

Median household income $90,325 · winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days

Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.

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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
Washington
107.0
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 10% lower overall price level
Housing index
Washington
126.0
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 30% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Washington
101.8
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 2.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Washington
101.1
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Washington
14.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 4.2% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Washington
101.4
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 2.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Washington
$602,200
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 43% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Washington
$1,641/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 14% cheaper 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
Washington
79°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 14% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Washington
35°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 5.7% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Washington
50°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 27% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Washington
152
Georgia
218
Georgia has 43% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Washington
40 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 26% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Washington
39
Georgia
56
Georgia has 44% higher AQI
Snow / year
Washington
29 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 97% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Washington?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.8 for Washington — 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?

Washington 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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