salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 70.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,160 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 149 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alpharetta?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alpharetta
| Size | Alpharetta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,868 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,909 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,056 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,460 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,184 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alpharetta overall?
Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Alpharetta
Life in Alpharetta
What jobs pay in Alpharetta
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,870 | 18.9% |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | 19.1% |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | 19.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | 20.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | 22.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | 23.7% |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | 23.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | 26.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | 26.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | 30.1% |
| Accountant | $85,820 | 30.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | 33.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | 34.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | 40.7% |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | 43.4% |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | 44.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | 44.8% |
| Electrician | $58,650 | 45.1% |
| Plumber | $58,380 | 45.3% |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | 52.2% |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | 55.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | 57.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,710 | 61.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | 67.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,020 | 67.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | 71.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,850 | 80.5% |
| Cashier | $30,010 | 88.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | 143.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alpharetta?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,299 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $649,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alpharetta, GA?
Renting in Alpharetta costs a median of about $2,204 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Alpharetta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,160 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alpharetta cheap or expensive?
Alpharetta is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $159,200. It ranks 149th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alpharetta?
The median homeowner in Alpharetta pays $5,142 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Alpharetta more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alpharetta?
The median home value in Alpharetta is $649,000, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
66,855 people live in Alpharetta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.