Hartselle, Alabama vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 2.7% more expensive than Hartselle, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,056 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartselle, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is more expensive than Hartselle, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Athens
than in Hartselle, Alabama
Hartselle, AL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Hartselle, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher