Milton, Georgia vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 38.7% cheaper than Milton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $107,219 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Milton, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Milton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Milton, Georgia
Milton, GA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Milton, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower