Milledgeville, Georgia vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.5% more expensive than Milledgeville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,751 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Milledgeville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Milledgeville, Georgia
Milledgeville, GA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Milledgeville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower