Columbus, Ohio vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 2.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $40,787 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Columbus, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher