| | Raleigh, NC | Alpharetta, GA | United States |
| Overall | 105.8 | 113.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.6 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 94.8 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 118.8 | 169.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $427,000 | $606,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,910.0% | 10,080.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.6 | 120.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.7 | 103.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I moved to Raleigh in 2018. Before that, I lived in Orange County CA, Boulder CO, South Africa, Northern California, Arizona, and Toronto. I say all this to give More
Excellent for a great many people or categories of people. As far as prices: ratio of wage and job opportunity here with housing remains one of the better ones in the More
I attended university here in the early 90s and came back around 2005 and never left. I'm surprised at the other negative reviews honestly. Yes, housing is pricey in More
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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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