Athens, TN vs Jonesborough, TN

Athens is moderately more affordable than Jonesborough, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 73 compared to 85 for Jonesborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jonesborough 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 $1,103/month in Jonesborough — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Athens is more affordable at $197,300 median vs $247,900.

Median household income in Athens is $53,151 compared to $63,155 in Jonesborough (-15.8%). While Jonesborough 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 21% in Jonesborough.