Athens, Alabama vs. Atchison, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atchison, Kansas is 17.3% cheaper than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,357 in Atchison, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atchison, Kansas is cheaper than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Atchison
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Atchison, KS
Compared to Athens, Atchison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower