Waycross, Georgia vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 23.6% more expensive than Waycross, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,781 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waycross, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Waycross, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, GA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Waycross, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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