Blue Ridge, Georgia vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 15.1% cheaper than Blue Ridge, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,463 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Blue Ridge, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Athens
than in Blue Ridge, Georgia
Blue Ridge, GA vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Blue Ridge, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher