Zip 35614 (Athens, AL) Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
89.4
Less expensive
10.6% lower
than the US average
6.3% higher
than the Alabama average
Athens (zip 35614), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% lower than the average for Alabama.

Zip 35614 (Athens, AL)

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $202,100, which is 40.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.6% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $880 per month, which is 6.4% cheaper than the national average of $940 and 17.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens (zip 35614), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $38,880 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
The cost of living in Athens, AL (35614) is generally considered to be quite affordable, with the overall cost being 16.2% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly low, with an average rental price of just $751 per month and a median home value of $164,400. Groceries and healthcare are also reasonably priced when compared to most other cities across America. Transportation costs can be higher than average due to the fact that Athens has a higher rate of car ownership compared to many other American cities. That said, public transportation options do exist and can help keep expenses down for those who do not own cars. All in all, residents of Athens enjoy a relatively low cost of living even within Alabama's borders.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensAlabamaUnited States
  89.484.1100.0
  93.694.4100
  124.0118.9100.0
  56.356.6100.0
  $202,100$214,000$338,100
  95.6%101.2%100.0%
  81.585.9100.0
  84.271.0100.0

   100=National Average

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