| | Athens, TN | Portland, TN | United States |
| Overall | 77.2 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.1 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Health | 98.2 | 98.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 53.9 | 79.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $210,000 | $286,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,650.0% | 9,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.2 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.0 | 104.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Athens 
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Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA, More
i thnik it is fine the way it More
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Reviews for Portland 
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Moved here from California and absolutely love it here in Portland, TN. So quiet & peaceful. Definitely a country setting. The landscape is beautiful. I frequently see More
I moved to Portland 15 years ago in order to educate my children at Highland Elementary and Highland Academy--private schools located in Portland. In the process, I More
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