What is a pro or con of living in Alpharetta, Georgiacompared to Short Hills, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Alpharetta.

What salary do I need to live in Alpharetta, Georgia copmared to Short Hills, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Short Hills, New Jersey could decrease to $24,862 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.

SHORT HILLS vs. ALPHARETTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 50.3% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $24,862 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Short Hills, New Jersey

Short Hills, NJ vs. Alpharetta, GA

Compared to Short Hills, Alpharetta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

25.7% lower

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Short Hills, NJ vs. Alpharetta, GA

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