Murphy, North Carolina vs. Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 60.6% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $200,780 in Sandy Springs, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy Springs, Georgia is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Sandy Springs
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Sandy Springs, GA
Compared to Murphy, Sandy Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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)
  214.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher