Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,331 in Maine. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 31% cheaper on rent than Maine, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $76,174 in Maine — about 26% higher in Maine. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
5.5%
+1.5 pp in Maine
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
7.15%
+2.0 pp in Maine
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,331
+45% in Maine
Median Home Value
$182,300
$452,600
+148% in Maine
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$76,174
+35% in Maine
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
46.5°F
+18.7°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Maine — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Maine?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 31% below Maine's $1,331, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Maine?
- 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 $53,000 in Maine.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Maine?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Georgia/Maine — 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.