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DETROIT vs. ATHENS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Athens, Alabama

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 2.8% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,886 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
57% cheaper in Athens
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs Athens, AL

Compared to Detroit, Athens is:

Homeowner

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2.8% lower

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6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.6% higher

Commute

57.7% lower

Health

51.6% higher

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Personal

2.1% higher

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