Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $1,705 in New York. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 8% cheaper on rent than New York, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $79,713 in New York — about 3% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
4%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
10.90%
+5.7 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$1,705
+8% in New York
Median Home Value
$420,600
$751,700
+79% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$79,713
+3% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
55.0°F
+7.6°F in Georgia
Georgia vs New York — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or New York?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,576 runs about 8% below New York's $1,705, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in New York?
- 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 $68,000 in New York.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or New York?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/New York — 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.