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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Minnesota to Georgia

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Minnesota to Georgia move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Minnesota

Population5.7M
State Income Tax5.35%-9.85%
Avg Home Price$330,000
Avg Rent$1,250/mo
Property Tax Rate1.12%
DESTINATION

Moving to Georgia

Population10.7M
State Income Tax1%-5.49%
Avg Home Price$340,000
Avg Rent$1,400/mo
Property Tax Rate0.92%

Why Are People Moving from Minnesota to Georgia?

The migration corridor between Minnesota and Georgia is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Georgia average 45°F, compared to 15°F in Minnesota.

Jobs & Industry: Georgia's key industries include Film & Entertainment, Logistics, Technology, which attract professionals from Minnesota's Healthcare and Finance sectors.

Cities in Minnesota

Other Major Cities

Bloomington
Duluth
Rochester
St. Paul

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1309 miles between Minnesota and Georgia:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,455
3–4 BR Home
$3,571

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

MinnesotaGeorgia Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Georgia within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Georgia after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Georgia vehicle inspection requirement: Emissions only in metro Atlanta.

Things to Know About Georgia

  • Atlanta is a major film and TV production hub
  • Ad valorem tax applies when you register a vehicle
  • Georgia has a birthday tax exemption for those 62+

What's Different: Minnesota vs Georgia

Taxes

Minnesota Income Tax:5.35%-9.85%
Georgia Income Tax:1%-5.49%
Minnesota Property Tax:1.12%
Georgia Property Tax:0.92%

Weather

Minnesota Summer Avg:80°F
Georgia Summer Avg:90°F
Minnesota Winter Avg:15°F
Georgia Winter Avg:45°F

Cost of Living

Minnesota COL Index:101
Georgia COL Index:93
Minnesota Avg Home Price:$330,000
Georgia Avg Home Price:$340,000
Minnesota Avg Rent:$1,250/mo
Georgia Avg Rent:$1,400/mo

Ready to make the move to Georgia?

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