Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 18.6% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $177,910 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher