Zip 30005 (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 (zip 30005), 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.

Zip 30005 (Alpharetta, GA)

Housing costs in Alpharetta?
A typical home costs $663,600, which is 96.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 115.3% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alpharetta costs $2,020 per month, which is 57.8% more than the national average of $1,280 and 23.8% more than the state average of $1,540.

Can I afford Alpharetta?
To live comfortably in Alpharetta (zip 30005), Georgia, a minimum annual income of $127,080 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alpharetta?
The cost of living in 30005 Alpharetta, GA is quite high. The overall cost of living index is 122.7 which is higher than the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are a major expense for residents, with a median home value at $424,500 and monthly rental rates averaging around $2,000 per month. Even groceries can be costly here, with prices up to 8% higher than the national average. Other expenses such as healthcare, utilities, and transportation can also add up quickly in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlpharettaGeorgiaUnited States
  113.394.5100.0
  10495.5100
  98.899.8100.0
  185.682.4100.0
  $663,600$308,200$338,100
  100.8%103.2%100.0%
  124.7105.1100.0
  105.783.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Alpharetta
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Over 17 years ago

There is a good variety of activities and shopping within walking or short driving distance. My library branch is just a block away. The teachers my kids had at school  More

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