What is a pro or con of living in St. Simons, Georgiacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 95% more expensive in St. Simons.

What salary do I need to live in St. Simons, Georgia copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $170,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $213,995 in St. Simons, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. ST. SIMONS
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Simons, Georgia is 25.9% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $213,995 in St. Simons, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Simons, 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
95% more expensive in St. Simons
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. St. Simons, GA

Compared to Athens Clarke County, St. Simons is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

0.9% higher

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. St. Simons, GA

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