Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 28.8% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,590 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Athens
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Hillsboro, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower