Moving to Georgia from Minnesota
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Minnesota to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Minnesota to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 1.8% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly $76,393 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Atlanta averages 72°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Minnesota to Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $76,393
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.7% less
Groceries
pay 7.3% less
Transportation
pay 1.7% more
Housing
pay 16.9% more
Childcare
pay 12.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Minnesota to Georgia.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Minnesota performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Minnesota performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Minnesota generally does better on what about housing?, though Georgia leads in median home value.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Minnesota 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
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Minnesota performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Minnesota?
Costs in Georgia and Minnesota 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 $19,098 in Georgia on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Georgia safe?
Minnesota performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Minnesota?
Minnesota performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Atlanta is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Atlanta receives around 49.7 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
