Durham, North Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 9.6% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,144 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Durham, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher