Birmingham, Alabama vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 76.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $194,425 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Birmingham, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  643.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher