Athens, Alabama vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 16.0% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,805 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in United States
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Athens, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher