HEAD TO HEAD
Athens vs Atlanta
Athens leads Atlanta on 2 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Athens, GA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Atlanta, GA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Athens | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 82 | 82 |
| Affordable to rent | 69 ◆ | 64 |
| Climate comfort | 83 | 83 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 59 ◆ | 57 |
| Big-city amenities | 47 | 98 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Athens | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $373K | $383K |
| Typical rent | $1,713/mo | $1,840/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 16.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.56 kWh/m²/day | 4.51 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #217 | #9 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.