Columbus, Georgia vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 75.1% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $262,696 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Columbus, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  446.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher