Cost of Living Calculator - Bessemer, Alabama vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 16.8% more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $87,633 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bessemer, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer, AL vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Bessemer, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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