Alpharetta, GA Cost of Living


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Alpharetta cost of living score
113.3
More expensive
13.3% higher
than the US average
19.9% higher
than the Georgia average
Alpharetta, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% higher than the U.S. average and 19.9% higher than the average for Georgia.

Alpharetta, GA

Housing costs in Alpharetta?
A typical home costs $606,400, which is 79.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 96.8% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alpharetta costs $1,960 per month, which is 37.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Alpharetta?
To live comfortably in Alpharetta, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $116,280 for a family, and $69,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alpharetta?
Alpharetta is located just north of Atlanta in Georgia and has a population estimated at 63 thousand people. This charming city offers plenty of entertainment options such as art galleries and parks while also providing residents with some of the lowest costs when it comes to goods prices and housing due to the abundance of corporate jobs available in the area. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking trails throughout North Georgia along with an array of unique restaurants that keep locals coming back for more.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlpharettaGeorgiaUnited States
  113.394.5100.0
  103.395.5100
  98.899.8100.0
  169.482.4100.0
  $606,400$308,200$338,100
  100.8%103.2%100.0%
  120.7105.1100.0
  103.883.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 7 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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