Moving to Georgia from Iowa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iowa to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iowa to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 44.8% cheaper than Iowa. A $75,000 salary in Iowa would need to be roughly GEL124,520 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iowa and Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → GEL124,520
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 49.7% less
Groceries
pay 38.8% less
Transportation
pay 29.6% less
Housing
pay 64.0% less
Childcare
pay 83.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Georgia cost about 41% less than cities in Iowa.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Iowa to Georgia.
Who's moving to Georgia?
Top countries of origin for Georgia's foreign-born residents.
- 37,267
- 12,789
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Iowa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Georgia performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Georgia performs significantly better than Iowa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Iowa performs better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Des Moines | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | — |
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| Month | Des Moines | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | — |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | — |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | — |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | — |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | — |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | — |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | — |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | — |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | — |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | — |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | — |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Iowa?
On average Georgia is about 37% less expensive than Iowa, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Budget about GEL31,130 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
From major Georgia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iowa and Georgia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Iowa?
Georgia performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Iowa, the official language is English.
