Santa Barbara, California vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 42.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $57,962 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% lower
      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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower