Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 18.3% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,965 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Buford
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher