Cairo, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 76.9% more expensive than Cairo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,445 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cairo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Cairo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1035% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Cairo, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,139.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher