Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Alabama vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 8.5% cheaper than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $68,674 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Waco
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs Waco, TX
Compared to Athens, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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