Sylva, North Carolina vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 44.0% more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,007 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylva, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva, NC vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Sylva, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher