Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,305 in Colorado versus $1,576 in Georgia. Overall, Colorado runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $85,364 in Colorado and $81,938 in Georgia — about 4% higher in Colorado. Colorado has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a 2.9% state sales tax; Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
4%
+1.1 pp in Georgia
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
5.19%
+0.8 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,576
+21% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$586,700
$420,600
+28% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$81,938
+4% in Colorado
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
62.6°F
+12.4°F in Georgia
Colorado vs Georgia — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Colorado or Georgia?
- Colorado is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,305 runs about 17% below Georgia's $1,576, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Colorado than in Georgia?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $52,000 a year in Colorado versus $63,000 in Georgia.
- Which has lower taxes, Colorado or Georgia?
- Colorado has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a 2.9% state sales tax. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Colorado/Georgia — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.