Rochester, Minnesota vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 36.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $286,735 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Rochester, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher