Topeka, Kansas vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 11.8% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $83,852 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Topeka, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower