Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 11.6% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $77,827 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Richardson
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Richardson, TX
Compared to Alpharetta, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher