Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $963 in Indiana. Overall, Indiana runs roughly 39% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $62,995 in Indiana — about 23% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
7%
+3.0 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
2.95%
+2.2 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$963
+39% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$207,000
+51% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$62,995
+23% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
53.2°F
+9.4°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Indiana — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Indiana?
- Indiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $963 runs about 39% 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 Georgia than in Indiana?
- 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 $39,000 in Indiana.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Indiana?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/Indiana — 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.