Cost of Living Calculator - Alpharetta, Georgia vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 38.5% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $2,077,197 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Poway
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs Poway, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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