Pelham, Alabama vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 11.6% cheaper than Pelham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $44,205 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pelham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Pelham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Athens
than in Pelham, Alabama
Pelham, AL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Pelham, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower