Des Moines, Iowa vs. Savannah, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Savannah, Georgia is 12.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $168,488 in Savannah, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Savannah, Georgia is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Savannah
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Savannah, GA
Compared to Des Moines, Savannah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher