What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Shelby, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County.

What salary do I need to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia copmared to Shelby, North Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Shelby, North Carolina should increase to $165,809 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHELBY vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Shelby, North Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 10.5% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,809 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Shelby, North Carolina

Shelby, NC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Shelby, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

17.0% higher

Health

17.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Shelby, North Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shelby, NC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

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