What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $132,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina could decrease to $100,252 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.

CHAPEL HILL vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 24.1% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,252 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Chapel Hill, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

3.1% lower

Health

6.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Chapel Hill, NC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

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