Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $916 in Georgia. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 22% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $56,622 in Georgia. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
4%
+2.3 pp in Connecticut
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
5.19%
+1.8 pp in Connecticut
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$916
+22% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$182,300
+28% in Connecticut
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$56,622
+0% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
65.2°F
+12.7°F in Georgia
Connecticut vs Georgia — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Georgia?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 22% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut 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 $47,000 a year in Connecticut versus $37,000 in Georgia.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Georgia?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% 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 1/3 cities we track in Connecticut/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.