Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 34.6% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,047 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Sandy Springs, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher