Columbia, South Carolina vs. Athens, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 9.3% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,325 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Athens
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Athens, TN
Compared to Columbia, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower