Des Moines, Iowa vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 11.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,272 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Des Moines, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher