Cost of Living Calculator - Rome, Georgia vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 8.9% more expensive than Rome, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $76,230 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Rome, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Rome, Georgia
Rome, GA vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Rome, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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