Athens, Texas vs. Forney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forney, Texas is 31.8% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,890 in Forney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forney, Texas is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Forney
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs. Forney, TX
Compared to Athens, Forney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  88.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower