Athens, LA Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
14.3% lower
than the Louisiana average
Athens, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 14.3% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Athens, LA

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $106,500, which is 68.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.4% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
The cost of living in Athens, LA is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home price averages around $90,000, which is far below the national median of around $200,000. Renting is also significantly more affordable in Athens than other parts of the country, with one bedroom apartments averaging around $500 and three-bedroom homes running for an average of $800 per month. In addition to these low housing costs, groceries are relatively inexpensive and taxes are low in this area. All in all, Athens provides its residents with a great cost of living that allows them to maintain a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensLouisianaUnited States
  77.089.9100.0
  8892.7100
  127.4113.2100.0
  55.064.9100.0
  $106,500$184,800$338,100
  90.7%89.9%100.0%
  86.2108.2100.0
  69.281.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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