Athens, Alabama vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 95.6% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $156,473 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in New York
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Athens, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.6% higher
      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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  140.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher