Cost of Living in Alpharetta

Summary of cost of living in Alpharetta, GA, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,406.3, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,239.2, excluding rent.
  • Alpharetta is 29.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Alpharetta is, on average, 57.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $22.00 20.00-40.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $80.00 55.00-110.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $10.00 8.00-10.44
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $5.75 5.00-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.50 6.50-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.80 3.75-6.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.54 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.06 1.29-3.29
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $0.89 0.71-1.32
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.75 2.50-6.00
White Rice (1 lb) $2.12 1.99-4.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.50 2.72-7.39
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.25 2.99-9.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $4.03 2.79-6.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $9.12 5.00-12.00
Apples (1 lb) $2.06 0.80-2.50
Bananas (1 lb) $0.99 0.50-1.50
Oranges (1 lb) $1.87 1.24-2.50
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.81 1.35-3.00
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.70 1.29-2.00
Onions (1 lb) $1.71 1.00-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.34 1.79-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.54 1.30-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 10.99-22.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.73 1.43-1.73
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $4.17 1.20-9.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $9.00 4.90-20.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.00 2.50-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $95.00 95.00-100.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.86 3.86-3.86
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $40.00 40.00-50.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.78 0.76-1.01
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $32,405.50 31,000.00-33,811.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,729.00 24,458.00-29,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $275.00 200.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $54.25 43.00-69.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $69.00 60.00-150.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $34.66 24.00-50.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $22.50 15.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $17.00 15.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,286.12 1,042.00-1,800.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $15,773.33 4,820.00-30,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $78.00 48.65-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $44.67 29.00-55.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $130.00 85.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $138.33 120.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,072.50 1,900.00-2,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,637.50 1,400.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,957.50 2,400.00-4,250.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,537.50 2,150.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $708.33 350.00-1,199.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $490.00 220.00-999.99
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $6,285.31
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.43 6.00-6.80

Prices in Alpharetta, Georgia

This city had 127 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
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