Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Athens, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 13.1% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $10,434 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Athens
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Athens, TN
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower