Athens, Texas vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 6.0% cheaper than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,994 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Macon
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Athens, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower