Auburn, Alabama vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 37.1% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,240 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Auburn, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower