Macon, Georgia vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 74.7% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $157,206 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Macon, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  520.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher