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Athens-Clarke County, GA vs Carrollton, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Carrollton or is it cheaper to live in Athens-Clarke County?
- Carrollton is 12.2% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carrollton or Athens-Clarke County?
- Carrollton housing costs are 14.9% less expensive than Athens-Clarke County housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Athens-Clarke County or is Health Care more affordable in Carrollton.
- Health related expenses are 46.9% more in Carrollton.
 Athens-Clarke County, GACarrollton, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.3100
 Food & Groceries95.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock140.7100
 Housing79.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$254,900$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock103.8100
 Miscellaneous101.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Athens-Clarke County    27 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Athens is really a jewel hidden in & of itself. This place had so much stuff; it's constantly changing. They have city transit. They're expanding the highway and  More

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I absolutely love Athens, Ga. I grew up traveling the world, the first place that I have ever lived in for more than 5 years in a row was Athens, Ga. I cam here in 96  More

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The "Old South" is alive and well, thing about Baptists is they look like real people. Also come late Spring several religious groups feel they have the right to knock  More

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Reviews for Carrollton    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Many people who were raised here actually think it is a great place. College kids complain it is boring. Southwire employees are happy they've got jobs. UWG  More

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Over 15 years ago

Carrollton is the epitome of 'below average'. It is a college town severely lacking in decent restaurants, (besides the obligatory Ruby Tuesdays and Applebee's)  More

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Over 19 years ago

How is the Education in CArrolton,  More

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