Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 70.9% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $394,126 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Washington
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher