Franklin, North Carolina vs. Athens, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 10.7% cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $2,435 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Athens
than in Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, NC vs. Athens, TN
Compared to Franklin, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower