Athens, Ohio vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 3.1% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $51,574 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Johnson City
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Athens, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher