Boston, Massachusetts vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 42.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $114,863 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Boston, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower