Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 43.4% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $48,090 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Sandy Springs, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower