Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 8.2% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $68,884 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Alpharetta, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher