Lakewood, Ohio vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 3.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $84,823 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Lakewood, Ohio
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
12% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Lakewood, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower