Alpharetta, GA vs Roswell, GA

Roswell is moderately more affordable than Alpharetta, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Alpharetta scores 142 compared to 130 for Roswell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alpharetta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpharetta is $1,874/month compared to $1,707/month in Roswell — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roswell is more affordable at $520,500 median vs $605,700.

Median household income in Alpharetta is $146,581 compared to $124,422 in Roswell (+17.8%). While Alpharetta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpharetta spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Roswell.