Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 22% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $67,043 in Texas — about 16% higher in Texas. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6.25%
+2.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
None
+5.2 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,170
+28% in Texas
Median Home Value
$182,300
$264,900
+45% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$67,043
+18% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
67.2°F
+2.0°F in Texas
Georgia vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Texas?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 22% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Texas?
- 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 $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Texas?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/8 cities we track in Georgia/Texas — 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.