Lakewood, Washington vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 5.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,934 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Lakewood, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower