Madera, California vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 25.0% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $87,535 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Madera, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher