What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Montgomery, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Montgomery, Alabama?

A salary of $75,000 in Montgomery, Alabama should increase to $85,479 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.

MONTGOMERY vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Montgomery, Alabama vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 14.0% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $85,479 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, AL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Montgomery, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

1.7% lower

Health

20.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Montgomery, Alabama vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montgomery, AL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

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