Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 5.9% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $142,910 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Alpharetta, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher