Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 14.6% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $159,590 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Dedham
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to Alpharetta, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher