Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 13.4% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,277 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Macon
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Bettendorf, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher