Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $889 in New Mexico. Overall, New Mexico runs roughly 44% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $65,604 in New Mexico — about 20% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; New Mexico has a top state income tax rate of 5.90% and a 4.875% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
4.875%
+0.9 pp in New Mexico
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
5.90%
+0.7 pp in New Mexico
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$889
+44% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$266,700
+37% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$65,604
+20% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
57.2°F
+5.4°F in Georgia
Georgia vs New Mexico — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or New Mexico?
- New Mexico is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $889 runs about 44% 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 New Mexico?
- 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 $36,000 in New Mexico.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or New Mexico?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. New Mexico has a top state income tax rate of 5.90% and a 4.875% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/New Mexico — 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.