Zip 30609 (Athens, GA) Cost of Living


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Athens cost of living score
87.6
Less expensive
12.4% lower
than the US average
7.3% lower
than the Georgia average
Athens (zip 30609), Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.3% higher than the average for Georgia.

Zip 30609 (Athens, GA)

Housing costs in Athens?
A typical home costs $324,100, which is 4.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.2% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Athens costs $1,010 per month, which is 21.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and close to the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Athens?
To live comfortably in Athens (zip 30609), Georgia, a minimum annual income of $61,920 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Athens?
The cost of living in 30609 Athens, GA is quite reasonable. According to Best Places, the cost of living index is 93.4 which is below the national average of 100. The median home price in this zip code is around $258,000 and the median rent for a one bedroom apartment averages around $803 per month. Groceries and utilities are reasonably priced, while transportation costs are slightly higher than other cities due to its location in the foothills of North Georgia. Overall, 30609 Athens, GA provides an excellent quality of life at a very affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAthensGeorgiaUnited States
  87.694.5100.0
  95.695.5100
  95.899.8100.0
  73.482.4100.0
  $324,100$308,200$338,100
  105.5%103.2%100.0%
  79.9105.1100.0
  101.983.8100.0

   100=National Average

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