Columbia, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 38.3% more expensive than Columbia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,168 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Columbia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Columbia, Illinois
Columbia, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Columbia, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower