What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Champaign, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Champaign, Illinois?

A salary of $200,000 in Champaign, Illinois should increase to $222,475 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAMPAIGN vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Champaign, Illinois vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 11.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $222,475 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Champaign, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

15.3% higher

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Champaign, Illinois vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

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Champaign, IL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

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