Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 20% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 27% higher in New Hampshire. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
None
+4.0 pp in Georgia
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
None
+5.2 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,150
+26% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$182,300
$336,300
+84% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$77,415
+37% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
49.2°F
+16.0°F in Georgia
Georgia vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or New Hampshire?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 20% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in New Hampshire?
- 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 $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or New Hampshire?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Georgia/New Hampshire — 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.