Austin, Texas vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 2.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,604 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
2% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Austin, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher