Athens, WI Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
84.7
Less expensive
15.3% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Athens, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Athens, WI

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $167,500, which is 50.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.4% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
Athens, WI is known for its low cost of living compared to other areas in Wisconsin. The average cost of living index for the city is 79.9, which is 21% lower than the nation's average and 5% lower than the state of Wisconsin's average. Housing costs are especially low with a median home value of $117,100 and median rent of $768 per month. Food, clothing, transportation, healthcare and utilities are also all relatively inexpensive in Athens compared to other locations in the state. All these factors make Athens an ideal place to live if you're looking for an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality or convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensWisconsinUnited States
  84.789.9100.0
  91.694.7100
  98.398.9100.0
  55.379.3100.0
  $167,500$244,100$338,100
  95.8%99.0%100.0%
  86.086.9100.0
  115.8106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I just wanted to share what a joy it has been to live in the Athens/Hamburg area for almost 3 years. At first I thought it was to good to be true. Everyone, and I  More

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