Memphis, Tennessee vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 13.7% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $56,839 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Memphis, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher