Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 17.3% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $140,808 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Alpharetta, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher