Santa Clara, California vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 62.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $18,737 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Santa Clara, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower