Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 28.3% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $58,781 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Hackensack, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower