What is a pro or con of living in Alpharetta, Georgiacompared to Friendswood, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Alpharetta.

What salary do I need to live in Alpharetta, Georgia copmared to Friendswood, Texas?

A salary of $140,000 in Friendswood, Texas should increase to $164,484 in Alpharetta, Georgia (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.

FRIENDSWOOD vs. ALPHARETTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Friendswood, Texas vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 17.5% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $164,484 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Friendswood, Texas

Friendswood, TX vs. Alpharetta, GA

Compared to Friendswood, Alpharetta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

22.8% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Friendswood, Texas vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Friendswood, TX vs. Alpharetta, GA

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