Cost of living comparison
Jacksonville is 34.9% more expensive than Athens.
- Restaurants
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pay 74.8% more in Jacksonville
- Groceries
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pay 37.5% more in Jacksonville
- Transportation
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pay 14.1% less in Jacksonville
- Housing
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pay 60.7% more in Jacksonville
- Childcare
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pay 85.2% more in Jacksonville
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 28.0% more in Jacksonville
- Clothing
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pay 27.6% less in Jacksonville
The cost of childcare, restaurants, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Jacksonville are more expensive than in Athens. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Jacksonville. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Jacksonville.
If you lived in Jacksonville instead of Athens, you would:
pay 74.8% more for restaurants
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.08
€15.59
|
$17.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.65
€9.35
|
$13.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.06
€2.00
|
$2.38
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.55
€0.53
|
$1.83
|
|
pay 37.5% more for groceries
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.27
€1.24
|
$2.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.59
€6.39
|
$5.79
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.29
€6.10
|
$3.29
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.50
€4.37
|
$3.66
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
€4.74
|
$3.09
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.93
€0.90
|
$1.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.89
€0.87
|
$0.66
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.60
€0.58
|
$1.26
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
€0.90
|
$1.93
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.57
€0.55
|
$1.04
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
€0.51
|
$1.44
|
|
pay 14.1% less for transportation
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.64
€7.41
|
$3.21
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.01
€29.10
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$30,384.48
€29,466.60
|
$35,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.86
€12.47
|
$12.94
|
|
pay 60.7% more for housing
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.55
€31.57
|
$68.44
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$634.68
€615.51
|
$1,200.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$557.32
€540.48
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$153.41
€148.77
|
$126.86
|
|
pay 85.2% more for childcare
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$463.20
€449.21
|
$910.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,722.29
€10,398.38
|
$18,658.00
|
|
pay 28.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.36
€5.20
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.71
€3.59
|
$6.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.88
€4.73
|
$9.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.36
€47.87
|
$37.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.65
€9.35
|
$12.00
|
|
pay 27.6% less for clothing
|
Athens
|
Jacksonville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$86.11
€83.51
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.32
€37.17
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.75
€90.92
|
$80.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$115.38
€111.90
|
$75.00
|
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