Cost of Living Calculator - Shirley, Massachusetts vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 26.8% cheaper than Shirley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,519 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shirley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Shirley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Shirley, Massachusetts
Shirley, MA vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Shirley, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower

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