What is a pro or con of living in Athens, Alabamacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Athens.

What salary do I need to live in Athens, Alabama copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $38,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $39,995 in Athens, Alabama (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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. ATHENS
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 5.3% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $39,995 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens, Alabama is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Athens
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. Athens, AL

Compared to Johnson City, Athens is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

2.6% higher

Health

29.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnson City, TN vs. Athens, AL

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