Alpharetta, Georgia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 93.2% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $231,829 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher