Darien, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 12.4% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,367 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Darien, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower