Athens, TN vs Eagleton Village, TN

Athens is moderately more affordable than Eagleton Village, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 73 compared to 80 for Eagleton Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagleton Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $807/month compared to $1,121/month in Eagleton Village — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Athens has cheaper rent, Eagleton Village actually has lower median home values ($169,700 vs $197,300).

Median household income in Athens is $53,151 compared to $67,596 in Eagleton Village (-21.4%). While Eagleton Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Eagleton Village.