West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 39.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $209,569 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to West Lafayette, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher