| | Alpharetta, GA | Virginia Beach, VA | United States |
| Overall | 113.3 | 104.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.3 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 169.4 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $606,400 | $370,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,080.0% | 9,710.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 120.7 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.8 | 140.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Alpharetta 
26 Reviews
I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is More
I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago).
The traffic is terrible. Urban planning More
I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and More
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Reviews for Virginia Beach 95 Reviews
If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have More
I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people. More
I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events, More
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