What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $46,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $53,535 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 16.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,535 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Birmingham, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

175.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

9.5% lower

Health

21.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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