Brandon, Florida vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 14.4% cheaper than Brandon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,800 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Brandon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Athens
than in Brandon, Florida
Brandon, FL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Brandon, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher