Matthews, North Carolina vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 17.7% more expensive than Matthews, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,707 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, NC vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Matthews, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher