Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 2.2% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $88,005 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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