What is a pro or con of living in Alpharetta, Georgiacompared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Alpharetta.

What salary do I need to live in Alpharetta, Georgia copmared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $65,850 in Alpharetta, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH vs. ALPHARETTA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 31.7% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,850 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Alpharetta, GA

Compared to North Myrtle Beach, Alpharetta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

39.5% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Alpharetta, GA

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