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ATLANTA vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Atlanta, Georgia vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
18.7%
cheaper
than Atlanta, Georgia.
You would need a salary of
$42,256
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Atlanta, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
10.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.8% lower
Commute
41.9% lower
Health
3.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.8% lower
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