Athens, TX Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
89.1
Less expensive
10.9% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the Texas average
Athens, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.9% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Athens, TX

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $219,800, which is 35.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.1% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens, Texas, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
The cost of living in Athens, TX is very affordable. The overall cost of living index is at 88.7, below the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are especially low, with a median rent price of $687 per month compared to the national median rent of $1,469 per month. Furthermore, groceries and goods are very reasonable in town due to the numerous retailers and discounts available in the area. The major employers in Athens are Trinity Valley Community College and East Texas Medical Center providing job opportunities that add to the affordability of the city. All things considered, living in Athens can be an economical choice for families as well as individuals who may be on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensTexasUnited States
  89.194.2100.0
  93.993.7100
  102.1100.0100.0
  61.783.5100.0
  $219,800$297,600$338,100
  101.3%99.2%100.0%
  67.7103.3100.0
  83.283.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Athens is a beautiful east Texas town. It is clean and friendly, but no one gets in a hurry! The traffic light are terrible, you have to stop at every one. They have  More

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Athens is a charming and nice community. Its clean and well thought- out. It could use more industry...but, so could east Texas in general. A big plus, is that Athens  More

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