Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Vista, CA vs Alpharetta, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Vista is 31.6% older than the median age of a home in Alpharetta.
 Vista, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$606,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.9$11.0
 Homes Owned47.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.5%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Vista, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,360$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,970  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Vista, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Vista, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock31.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9999.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.3%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Vista, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock40.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198930.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews
Kelly · Anaheim, CA
Nice Place To Live
Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

   |    Reply
Reva · Vista, CA
Checks all the boxes for the ideal place to live.
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

   |    Reply
Danny · Vista, CA
THE hidden gem of North County San Diego
Over 6 years ago

Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Vista

See all reviews
Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews
Mary · Johns Creek, GA
Great city to live
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

   |    Reply
Kim · Johns Creek, GA
Meh.
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

   |    Reply
Sue · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Alpharetta

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Chapin, South CarolinaNorthport, New YorkCompare
 Federal Way, WashingtonNewport Beach, CaliforniaCompare
 Logan, UtahWoodinville, WashingtonCompare
 Fort Smith, ArkansasMontgomery, AlabamaCompare
 Hillsboro, AlabamaMoulton, AlabamaCompare
 Logan, UtahWoodinville, WashingtonCompare
 Longmont, ColoradoLahaina, HawaiiCompare
 Logan, UtahWoodinville, WashingtonCompare
 Las Cruces, New MexicoFlint, MichiganCompare
 Swansea, South CarolinaBooneville, KentuckyCompare

Learn More About Vista, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Alpharetta, Georgia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.