Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $1,576 in Georgia. Overall, Florida runs roughly 22% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $81,938 in Georgia — about 16% higher in Georgia. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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%
4%
+2.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
5.19%
+5.2 pp in Georgia
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
Florida vs Georgia — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Georgia?
- Florida is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,235 runs about 22% 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 Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $63,000 in Georgia.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Georgia?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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 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.