Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 43.4% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $172,067 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Irvine
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher