Monterey, California vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 49.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $37,779 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Monterey, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower