Dalton, Georgia vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 8.6% more expensive than Dalton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $45,369 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dalton, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Dalton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, GA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Dalton, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher