Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 6.6% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,068 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower