Athens, Alabama vs. Mount Carmel, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Carmel, Tennessee is 6.3% cheaper than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,868 in Mount Carmel, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Carmel, Tennessee is cheaper than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Mount Carmel
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Mount Carmel, TN
Compared to Athens, Mount Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower