Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $849 in Wisconsin. Overall, Wisconsin runs roughly 46% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $51,888 in Wisconsin — about 37% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
5%
+1.0 pp in Wisconsin
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
7.65%
+2.5 pp in Wisconsin
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$849
+46% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$172,000
+59% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$51,888
+37% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
47.9°F
+14.7°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Wisconsin — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $849 runs about 46% 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 Wisconsin?
- 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 $34,000 in Wisconsin.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Wisconsin?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/Wisconsin — 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.