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Roswell

Georgia · Atlanta Metro
Strong DanceWarmMid Cost
69
/ 100 match score

Roswell has one of the most charming historic square districts in the Atlanta metro — a genuine walkable downtown with restaurants, shops, and community events. Good schools, safe neighborhoods, and more affordable than Alpharetta or Johns Creek.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
4/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
5.3%
$19,044/yr
Est. after-tax income
$248,131
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$84,000
$66,000–$102,000 range
Annual surplus
+$164,131
King: 3.0×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,900–$3,000/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$450,000
Dance Training
Atlanta Ballet accessible. Strong studio ecosystem in north Fulton. Roswell Cultural Arts Center has performing arts programming. The community strongly supports youth arts.
Healthcare
WellStar North Fulton Hospital (Roswell) is full-service and well-regarded. Emory Saint Joseph's accessible for specialists.
Career & Remote Work
GA income tax 5.29%. Tech companies in the Alpharetta corridor accessible via GA-400. More established community than newer planned suburbs. Good for a mix of local and remote employment.
Musical Theater
Strong
Roswell has a local arts identity with multiple private MT studios. Roswell City Theatre has youth programming. Alliance Theatre youth conservatory in Atlanta accessible. Lassiter and Roswell high school drama programs are solid. Active Georgia competition circuit. The north Fulton corridor has a mature MT training culture that benefits all the suburbs in this cluster.
Safety
Violent crime rate:100 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Walkable historic downtown — best in north Atlanta suburbs
  • +More affordable than Alpharetta/Johns Creek
  • +Atlanta Ballet access
  • +Safe suburban neighborhoods
  • +Community character with culture
Cons
  • −GA income tax 5.29%
  • −Crime higher than Alpharetta/JC (still low)
  • −Traffic on GA-400 and GA-9
  • −Hot humid summers
  • −Schools good but not top-ranked
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.