Batesville, Arkansas vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 20.6% more expensive than Batesville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $74,747 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Batesville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is more expensive than Batesville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Athens
than in Batesville, Arkansas
Batesville, AR vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Batesville, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher