Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 4.2% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,116 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Athens
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Greensboro, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower