Cost of Living
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Athens Cost of Living Chart
Athens has a lower cost of living than many communities. As of February 2021, Athens’ cost of living index was 87, which is 13 points lower than the U.S. cost of living index (100). Home prices in Athens County have also not experienced the volatility seen in other markets.
| COST OF LIVING | Athens, Ohio | United States |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
| Grocery | 103.7 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 84.9 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105.1 | 100 |
| Transportation | 60.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.1 | 100 |
*Data retrieved from Sperling’s Best Places.
Occupation Snapshot report
The Adjusted Average Earnings report breaks down incomes by industry SOC codes. The legal, management, and information technology industry clusters are among the highest average earnings. Click below to download the complete JobsEQ report.
Cost of Living Comparison Chart
| County | Cost of Living Score |
| Athens | 87 |
| Hocking | 85.8 |
| Gallia | 79 |
| Fairfield | 86.8 |
| Washington | 86.6 |
| Licking | 93.9 |
| Franklin | 90.1 |
*Data retrieved from Sperling’s Best Places.
