State College, Pennsylvania vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 25.8% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $188,695 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to State College, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher