Alpharetta, Georgia has an overall cost of living index of 100.5, which is 0.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,948 per month, while the typical home is valued around $649,000. Households earn a median of $147,612 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$147,612
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,948
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$649,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
100.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
100.5
Goods
98.5
Rents / Housing
110.9
Services
96.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $130,920 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $96,640 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $72,720 |
| ⚡Electrician | $63,680 |
| 📊Accountant | $96,100 |
| 🔧Plumber | $61,650 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $267,470 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $98,540 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $136,260 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $88,290 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $185,550 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $58,370 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $129,680 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
66,855
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
42
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,676
Per month
Avg Home Value
$425,367
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
50.6
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.6%
What is the cost of living index for Alpharetta?
Alpharetta has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 100.5. The US national average is 100, so Alpharetta is 0.5 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Alpharetta?
The median gross rent in Alpharetta is $1,948 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Alpharetta?
The median household income in Alpharetta is $147,612 per year.
What is the median home value in Alpharetta?
The median home value in Alpharetta is $649,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Alpharetta?
Air quality data for Alpharetta is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Alpharetta?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
