Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $1,192 in Minnesota. Overall, Minnesota runs roughly 24% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $80,269 in Minnesota — about 2% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6.875%
+2.9 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
9.85%
+4.7 pp in Minnesota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$1,192
+24% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$345,600
+18% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$80,269
+2% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
47.4°F
+15.2°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Minnesota — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Minnesota?
- Minnesota is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,192 runs about 24% 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 Minnesota?
- 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 $48,000 in Minnesota.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Minnesota?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/Minnesota — 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.