Apex, North Carolina vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 18.1% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,047 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Apex, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher