What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $175,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $140,414 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.

CHARLESTON vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 19.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $140,414 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Charleston, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

0.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

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