Baltimore, Maryland vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 3.5% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,371 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Baltimore, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower