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ATLANTA vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.1% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $22 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA vs Des Moines, IA

Compared to Atlanta, Des Moines is:

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28.1% lower

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2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% lower

Commute

39.1% lower

Health

3.6% higher

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Personal

9.6% lower

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