Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Albany, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Georgia is 16.1% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $41,941 in Albany, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Georgia is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Albany
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Albany, GA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower