| | Roswell, GA | Athens-Clarke County, GA | United States |
| Overall | 113.3 | 87.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.6 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 171.0 | 79.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $575,400 | $280,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,120.0% | 10,250.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 123.0 | 80.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.3 | 101.9 | 100 |
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 
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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
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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