salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 69.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,080 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 133 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sandy Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sandy Springs
| Size | Sandy Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,575 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,778 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,507 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,626 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sandy Springs overall?
Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Sandy Springs
Life in Sandy Springs
What jobs pay in Sandy Springs
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,870 | 17.2% |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | 17.4% |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | 18.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | 18.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | 20.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | 21.5% |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | 21.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | 23.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | 23.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | 27.3% |
| Accountant | $85,820 | 28.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | 30.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | 31.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | 36.9% |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | 39.4% |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | 40.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | 40.7% |
| Electrician | $58,650 | 41.0% |
| Plumber | $58,380 | 41.2% |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | 47.4% |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | 50.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | 52.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,710 | 56.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | 61.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,020 | 61.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | 64.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,850 | 73.1% |
| Cashier | $30,010 | 80.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | 130.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sandy Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,299 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $619,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sandy Springs, GA?
Renting in Sandy Springs costs a median of about $2,002 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Sandy Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,080 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sandy Springs cheap or expensive?
Sandy Springs is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $112,531. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sandy Springs?
The median homeowner in Sandy Springs pays $5,553 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Sandy Springs more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sandy Springs?
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $619,800, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
107,087 people live in Sandy Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.