Moving to Georgia from Canada
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Canada to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Canada to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 15.7% more expensive than Canada overall. A CA$106,234 salary in Canada would need to be roughly $74,641 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Atlanta averages 72°F vs 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Canada to Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
CA$106,234 → $74,641
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 10.4% more
Groceries
pay 7.1% more
Transportation
pay 3.6% more
Housing
pay 25.1% more
Childcare
pay 57.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.0% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Georgia cost about 9% more than cities in Canada.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Canada to Georgia, based on official data.
people moved from Canada to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Canada
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Canada to Georgia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Canada performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Canada performs better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Canada leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Canada performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ottawa | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Canada passport holder visiting United States
Visa Free
United States passport holder visiting Canada
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Canada?
Costs in Georgia and Canada are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,660 in Georgia on a CA$106,234 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Usually fine from major cities in Georgia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Canada?
Canada performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Atlanta is 72°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Atlanta receives around 49.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
