Cost of Living Calculator - Fresno, California vs Athens, Alabama


The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 16.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $62,585 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Athens
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs Athens, AL
Compared to Fresno, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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