Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Sandy Springs, GA
🏆 Sandy Springs leads 16 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Sandy Springs
Georgia
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$93,303 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
37 ✓ Safer
Population
107,221
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $147k less ($409,700 vs $556,300)
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Sandy Springs by $14,618/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 3.7%)
Sandy Springs, GA
Pros
85% less violent crime than Aurora
More college-educated — 68.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (139.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (3.7%)
Households earn $14,618 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $556,300
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Home Value
$147k less
$409,700 vs $556,300
Sandy Springs
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Sandy Springs
Median Income
$14,618
$93,303 vs $78,685/yr
Sandy Springs
Violent Crime
85% lower
139.2 vs 947.8 per 100k
Sandy Springs
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
3.7% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $556,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,670⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $93,303 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 24.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 50 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 37 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 68.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 97.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 107,221 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 14.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Sandy Springs's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Sandy Springs is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy Springs leads 16 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 7 and Sandy Springs wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Aurora to Sandy Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $556,300 median home), income ($78,685 vs $93,303), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Sandy Springs, GA are about 1,191 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.