Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $857 in New York. Overall, New York runs roughly 6% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $48,050 in New York — about 15% 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
$916
$857
+6% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$182,300
$152,300
+16% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$48,050
+15% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
48.3°F
+16.9°F in Georgia
Georgia vs New York — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or New York?
- New York is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $857 runs about 6% below Georgia's $916, 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $34,000 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 3/3 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.