Athens, Texas vs. Gainesville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Texas is 7.1% cheaper than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,442 in Gainesville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Texas is cheaper than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs. Gainesville, TX
Compared to Athens, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower