Los Angeles, California vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 50.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $36,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Los Angeles, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower