Athens Metro Area, TN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Athens, Tennessee?
$3,420 / month
for a family, 36.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,040 for the year for a family.
$2,400 / month
for a single person, 49.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,800 for the year for a single person.

Athens cost of living score
77.2
Less expensive
22.8% lower
than the US average
14.1% lower
than the Tennessee average
Athens Tennes Metro Area, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.1% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Athens Metro Area, TN

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $215,100, which is 36.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.5% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens Tennes Metro Area, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
The cost of living in the Athens, TN Metro Area is considerably lower than the US average. At 77.2, it is 22.8 points below the 100 point average for the US. This makes Athens a great place to look for affordable housing options. The median house value in the area is $215,100 which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. Moving to Athens can save you a bundle on housing costs while still providing access to all of the necessary amenities and services that any other city in the US has to offer.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAthensTennesseeUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  94.9  Unlock100.0
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  51.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$277,400$338,100
  99.6  Unlock100.0
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  81.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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