Newton, Massachusetts vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 57.6% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $169,505 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Newton, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower