Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Lake City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Florida is 5.9% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,049 in Lake City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Florida is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lake City
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Lake City, FL
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower