Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 23.9% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,067 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Richmond
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Alpharetta, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher