Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,133 in Idaho. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 19% cheaper on rent than Idaho, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $81,308 in Idaho — about 30% higher in Idaho. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6%
+2.0 pp in Idaho
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
5.30%
+0.1 pp in Idaho
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,133
+24% in Idaho
Median Home Value
$182,300
$456,000
+150% in Idaho
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$81,308
+44% in Idaho
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
52.5°F
+12.7°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Idaho — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Idaho?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 19% below Idaho's $1,133, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Idaho?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $45,000 in Idaho.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Idaho?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Georgia/Idaho — 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.