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Santa Claus, IN vs Alpharetta, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Alpharetta or is it cheaper to live in Santa Claus?
- Alpharetta is 45.3% more expensive than Santa Claus.

Which city has more affordable housing, Alpharetta or Santa Claus?
- Alpharetta housing costs are 139.3% more expensive than Santa Claus housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Santa Claus or is Health Care more affordable in Alpharetta.
- Health related expenses are 14.9% more in Alpharetta.
 Santa Claus, INAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.3100
 Food & Groceries94.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.8100
 Housing70.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$606,400$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.7100
 Miscellaneous68.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Santa Claus    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

They have an amusement park there that offers free soft drinks all day long. Just stop at one of the little stations and fill up your cup, which is also free. The name  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 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 6 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 8 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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