Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 69.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,790 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Takoma Park, MD
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  79.5% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher