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Moving from Wisconsin to Georgia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters. vs. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Wisconsin

Capital: Madison

Median household income $72,458 · winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days

Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal 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
Wisconsin
94.1
Georgia
96.3
Georgia has 2.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wisconsin
79.3
Georgia
88.7
Georgia has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wisconsin
98.5
Georgia
99.1
Georgia has 0.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wisconsin
99.1
Georgia
99.4
Electricity rate
Wisconsin
18.8 ¢/kWh
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Georgia has 20% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wisconsin
98.8
Georgia
99.3
Median home value
Wisconsin
$294,700
Georgia
$343,300
Georgia is 16% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wisconsin
$982/mo
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Georgia is 43% 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
Wisconsin
81°F
Georgia
90°F
Georgia is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wisconsin
9°F
Georgia
33°F
Georgia is 267% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wisconsin
44°F
Georgia
63°F
Georgia is 43% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wisconsin
188
Georgia
218
Georgia has 16% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wisconsin
33 in
Georgia
50 in
Georgia is 51% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wisconsin
40
Georgia
56
Georgia has 40% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wisconsin
50 in
Georgia
1 in
Georgia is 98% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Wisconsin?

Georgia's overall price level is roughly 95.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 93.5 for Wisconsin — 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?

Wisconsin tops out at 7.65% 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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