Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 41.2% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $27,057 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sandy Springs, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower