Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 15.0% cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,505 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Athens
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Bluffton, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower