| Alpharetta, GA | Marietta, GA | United States |
Overall | 113.3 | 109.8 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 103.3 | 98.6 | 100 |
Health | 98.8 | 98.7 | 100 |
Housing | 169.4 | 124.1 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $606,400 | $434,400 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,080.0% | 10,010.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 120.7 | 121.1 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 103.8 | 104.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Alpharetta 26 Reviews
I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is More
I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago).
The traffic is terrible. Urban planning More
I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and More
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Reviews for Marietta 28 Reviews
There is nothing that stands out about Marietta. Except for the fact that there are plenty of churches. You will have to own a car to get around, as most of the suburb More
I lived in both Marietta and Kennesaw Georgia in the 90's. It is a traditional sold Southern city with lots of good qualities. The town square is very quaint and there More
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