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Macon vs Albany
Macon and Albany
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Albany are above the US rate in this release, 15.3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Macon to Albany
In 2022-2023, 25 households filed a move from Macon to Albany (about 48 people, average adjusted gross income $29,440). Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,010 in Macon and $730 in Albany. Macon has a state tax on wages. Albany has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Albany is 85% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Macon.
Albany averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 41°F. Macon is 221 sunny days, 92°F in July, 40°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Albany and 25 in Macon.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 25 households moved Macon → Albany (about 48 people, average AGI $29,440). The reverse flow is too small for the IRS to publish.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Macon and Albany changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 104 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,050
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,050
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Albany cheaper than Macon after tax and rent?
Yes. Albany leaves about $269 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,010 in Macon and $730 in Albany.
Does Albany have state income tax?
Albany is in Georgia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Macon to Albany?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.