Cost of Living Calculator - Sandy Springs, Georgia vs Athens, Alabama


The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 35.6% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $48,320 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Athens
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs Athens, AL
Compared to Sandy Springs, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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