Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 22.5% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,154 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Athens
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Raleigh, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower