What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

A salary of $75,000 in Alpharetta, Georgia could decrease to $61,342 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPHARETTA vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 18.2% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,342 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, GA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Alpharetta, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

18.8% lower

Health

6.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alpharetta, GA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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