Phoenix, Arizona vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 19.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,524 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Phoenix, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower