Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 14.6% more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $126,114 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Boston
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Sandy Springs, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher