Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 6.6% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $77,797 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, New Jersey is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% more expensive in Fair Lawn
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to Alpharetta, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher