Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 15.0% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,491 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Fitchburg
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher