Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 43.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $21,528 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Lafayette, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher