Cost of Living in Alpharetta, GA
Population 66,355 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Alpharetta's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $606,000 for a typical home, 99% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $146,581 that put it in the upper third of the state.
Located 11 miles northeast of Sandy Springs, Alpharetta falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Sandy Springs' $584,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Alpharetta
The median home value in Alpharetta is $605,700 — 99% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,874/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $146,581/year is 97% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Alpharetta has a cost of living index of 176 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 76% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Alpharetta, GA?
Alpharetta has a cost index of 176 (100 = national average). It is 76% above the national average.
What is average rent in Alpharetta, GA?
The median gross rent in Alpharetta is $1,874 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Alpharetta?
The median home value in Alpharetta is $605,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Alpharetta?
The median household income in Alpharetta is $146,581 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Alpharetta, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Alpharetta is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Alpharetta, GA affordable?
Alpharetta is above average in cost of living, with an index of 176 — about 76% higher than the national average.
Alpharetta at a Glance
- Population
- 66,355
- Median Income
- $146,581
- Home Value
- $605,700
- Median Rent
- $1,874/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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