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


The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 17.1% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,159 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Atlanta, GA
Compared to Des Moines, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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