Athens County, OH Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Athens, Ohio?
$2,460 / month
for a family, 54.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,520 for the year for a family.
$2,633 / month
for a single person, 44.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,600 for the year for a single person.

Athens cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
7.5% lower
than the Ohio average
Athens O County, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 7.5% higher than the average for Ohio.

Athens County, OH

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $154,300, which is 54.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.7% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens O County, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
Athens, OH County has a lower cost of living than the US average. The median value of a house in Athens is $154,300, which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. This lower house value means that overall living costs are also less expensive than elsewhere in the country. Goods and services in Athens are around 76.5 on the Cost of Living Index compared to 100 for the United States as a whole. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to save money while still enjoying a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAthensOhioUnited States
    Unlock82.7100.0
  99.2  Unlock100.0
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  51.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$197,000$338,100
  104.8  Unlock100.0
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  92.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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