What is a pro or con of living in Alpharetta, Georgiacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 498% more expensive in Alpharetta.

What salary do I need to live in Alpharetta, Georgia copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $59,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $98,437 in Alpharetta, Georgia (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.

BIRMINGHAM vs. ALPHARETTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 66.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,437 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Alpharetta, GA

Compared to Birmingham, Alpharetta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

495.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

36.5% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Birmingham, AL vs. Alpharetta, GA

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