Calera, Alabama vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 35.5% more expensive than Calera, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,758 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Calera, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Calera, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Calera, Alabama
Calera, AL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Calera, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower