Melbourne, Florida vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 33.8% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,517 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Melbourne, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher