Tempe, Arizona vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 12.2% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $84,125 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Tempe, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher