Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 21% cheaper on rent than Utah, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $74,925 in Utah — about 24% higher in Utah. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6.1%
+2.1 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
4.50%
+0.7 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,166
+27% in Utah
Median Home Value
$182,300
$495,700
+172% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$74,925
+32% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
52.8°F
+12.4°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Utah?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 21% below Utah's $1,166, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Utah?
- 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 Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Utah?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Georgia/Utah — 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.