Alpharetta, Georgia vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 77.3% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $265,914 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher