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Moving from West Virginia to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Mountains, low housing costs, ongoing economic transition. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Living now

West Virginia

Capital: Charleston

Median household income $55,217 · winter low 25°F · 169 sunny days

Mountains, low housing costs, ongoing economic transition.

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Moving to

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
West Virginia
89.5
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 7.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
West Virginia
54.2
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 64% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
West Virginia
97.4
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 1.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
West Virginia
98.4
Georgia
99.4
Georgia has 1.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
West Virginia
16.4 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 8.3% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
West Virginia
97.9
Georgia
99.3
Georgia has 1.4% higher transportation
Median home value
West Virginia
$170,800
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 101% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
West Virginia
$643/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 118% 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
West Virginia
84°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 7.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
West Virginia
25°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 32% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
West Virginia
52°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 22% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
West Virginia
169
Georgia
218
Georgia has 29% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
West Virginia
46 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 11% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
West Virginia
42
Georgia
56
Georgia has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
West Virginia
39 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 97% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than West Virginia?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 88.6 for West Virginia — 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?

West Virginia tops out at 4.82% 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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