Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Forest Acres, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Acres, South Carolina is 7.3% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $53,632 in Forest Acres, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Acres, South Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% more expensive in Forest Acres
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Forest Acres, SC
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Forest Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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