Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 16.8% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,582 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher