Lakeland, Florida vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 51.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $75,764 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Lakeland, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher