Alexandria, Virginia vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 10.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $99,924 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
28% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Alexandria, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower