Alpharetta, Georgia vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 29.6% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,388 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Alpharetta, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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