Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $1,570 in Hawaii. The two are close on rent, within a few percent of each other.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $85,428 in Hawaii — about 4% higher in Hawaii. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Hawaii has a top state income tax rate of 11.00% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
4%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
11.00%
+5.8 pp in Hawaii
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$1,570
+0% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$834,100
+98% in Hawaii
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$85,428
+4% in Hawaii
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
77.7°F
+15.1°F in Hawaii
Georgia vs Hawaii — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Hawaii?
- They're close. Median one-bedroom rent runs $1,576 in Georgia and $1,570 in Hawaii — within a few percent of each other.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Hawaii?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $63,000 a year in Georgia versus $63,000 in Hawaii.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Hawaii?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Hawaii has a top state income tax rate of 11.00% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/Hawaii — 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.