Athens, Texas vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 37.1% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,010 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Richardson
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs. Richardson, TX
Compared to Athens, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher