Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 10.7% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $66,998 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower