Athens Metro Area, OH Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
76.8
Less expensive
23.2% lower
than the US average
7.1% lower
than the Ohio average
Athens O Metro Area, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average and 7.1% higher than the average for Ohio.

Athens Metro Area, 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% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens O Metro Area, 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?
The cost of living in the Athens, OH Metro Area is significantly lower than the US average, at 76.8 compared to 100. This is beneficial for those looking to buy a house in this area, as the median value of houses in the metro area is $154,300 – far less than the US average of $338,100. The low cost of living makes buying a home in Athens both affordable and attractive for potential buyers.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensOhioUnited States
  76.882.7100.0
  99.296.1100
  89.988.7100.0
  53.061.6100.0
  $154,300$197,000$338,100
  104.8%100.0%100.0%
  69.283.9100.0
  92.989.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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