Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 172.8% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $240,032 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.8% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher