Seattle, Washington vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 47.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,251 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Athens Clarke_County, GA
Compared to Seattle, Athens Clarke_County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower