What is a pro or con of living in Sandy Springs, Georgiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 120% more expensive in Sandy Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Sandy Springs, Georgia copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $150,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $186,872 in Sandy Springs, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. SANDY SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 24.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $186,872 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Sandy Springs, GA

Compared to Chicago, Sandy Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

14.4% lower

Health

12.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. Sandy Springs, GA

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