Port Townsend, Washington vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 15.3% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,671 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Port Townsend, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.5% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower