Florida vs Georgia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4%
+2.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
5.19%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,576
+28% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$320,700
$420,600
+31% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$81,938
+19% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
62.6°F
+9.2°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.