Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 18% higher in Wyoming. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
4%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
None
+5.2 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$764
+17% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$182,300
$302,200
+66% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$69,171
+22% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
45.4°F
+19.8°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 17% 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 Wyoming?
- 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 $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Wyoming?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Georgia/Wyoming — 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.