Ardmore, Alabama vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 0.9% more expensive than Ardmore, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,468 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ardmore, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is more expensive than Ardmore, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Athens
than in Ardmore, Alabama
Ardmore, AL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Ardmore, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher