Athens, Texas vs. Kennesaw, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennesaw, Georgia is 32.5% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,258 in Kennesaw, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennesaw, Georgia is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Kennesaw
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs. Kennesaw, GA
Compared to Athens, Kennesaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher