Austin, Texas vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 3.4% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,700 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Austin, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower