What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

A salary of $56,000 in Alpharetta, Georgia should increase to $66,774 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPHARETTA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 19.2% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $66,774 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Washington
than in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, GA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Alpharetta, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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