DeSoto, Texas vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 14.5% cheaper than DeSoto, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,452 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in DeSoto, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than DeSoto, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in DeSoto, Texas
Desoto, TX vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Desoto, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower