Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Ellijay, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellijay, Georgia is 18.1% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $59,040 in Ellijay, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellijay, Georgia is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Ellijay
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Ellijay, GA
Compared to Owensboro, Ellijay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower