Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 12.6% more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $281,390 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Washington
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Sandy Springs, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher