Iowa City, Iowa vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 25.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,183 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Iowa City, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower