Madison, Mississippi vs. Athens, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 22.7% cheaper than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $38,648 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Athens
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. Athens, TN
Compared to Madison, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower