2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Munster, IN vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Household income in Alpharetta, is 38% more than it is in Munster and is 48% above the National Average.
- Munster unemployment rate is 7.6%.
- Alpharetta unemployment rate is 2.8%.
 Munster, INAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate7.6%2.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.2%2.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth28.5%50.1%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%7.8%6.2%
 Income Taxes4.7%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$48,115$65,144$37,638
 Household Income$96,938$133,920$69,021
 Family Median Income$118,693$166,659$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Munster, INAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K5.3%3.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.9%2.3%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K6.7%4.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K3.3%3.9%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K7.4%4.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.8%3.4%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.5%5.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.0%11.8%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K23.6%15.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K12.2%13.3%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K13.3%32.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Munster, INAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance23.8%35.2%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science5.4%14.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.3%0.8%1.8%
 Legal1.2%2.0%1.2%
 Education, library6.5%5.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.1%1.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology10.6%5.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support1.9%1.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%0.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving3.1%3.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.1%1.3%3.6%
 Personal care2.9%1.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.2%21.6%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.9%2.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving11.3%3.5%13.1%
Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Over 15 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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Over 18 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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

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Over 5 years ago

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

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Over 7 years ago

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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