Gainesville, Florida vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 40.3% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,167 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Gainesville, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher