Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 32.9% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $172,716 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Seattle
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Alpharetta, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher