Sunnyvale, California vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 55.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $45,027 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower