What is a pro or con of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgiacompared to Washington, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 106% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Washington, Georgia should increase to $90,514 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.

WASHINGTON vs. ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, Georgia vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 20.7% more expensive than Washington, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $90,514 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Washington, Georgia

Washington, GA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA

Compared to Washington, Athens Clarke County is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

5.7% higher

Health

3.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, Georgia vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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