Sparta, Ohio vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 1.1% cheaper than Sparta, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $49,440 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Sparta, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Athens
than in Sparta, Ohio
Sparta, OH vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Sparta, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower