Athens, Tennessee vs. Ellijay, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellijay, Georgia is 23.6% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $160,718 in Ellijay, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellijay, Georgia is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Ellijay
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Ellijay, GA
Compared to Athens, Ellijay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher