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Athens-Clarke County, GA vs Peachtree Corners, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Peachtree Corners or is it cheaper to live in Athens-Clarke County?
- Peachtree Corners is 16.7% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County.

Which city has more affordable housing, Peachtree Corners or Athens-Clarke County?
- Peachtree Corners housing costs are 84.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Athens-Clarke County or is Health Care more affordable in Peachtree Corners.
- Health related expenses are 2.9% more in Peachtree Corners.
 Athens-Clarke County, GAPeachtree Corners, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.2100
 Food & Groceries95.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.6100
 Housing79.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$479,600$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.1100
 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 Peachtree Corners    1 Reviews

Peachtree Corners is the best place for young families. Lots of amazing schools, parks, swim clubs, etc. The only down side is the homes are expensive.  More

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