Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Sandy Springs, GA
🏆 Sandy Springs leads 15 of 23 categories
Longmont
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282
Sandy Springs
Georgia
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$93,303 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
37 ✓ Safer
Population
107,221 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Longmont, CO
Pros
Homes cost $68k less ($488,100 vs $556,300)
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 47" of snow per year
Median income trails Sandy Springs by $3,583/yr
Sandy Springs, GA
Pros
70% less violent crime than Longmont
Violent crime is well below the national average (139.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 68.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 52°F vs 45°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Households earn $3,583 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $556,300
Key Differences at a Glance
Longmont
Median Home Value
$68k less
$488,100 vs $556,300
Sandy Springs
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Sandy Springs
Median Income
$3,583
$93,303 vs $89,720/yr
Sandy Springs
Violent Crime
70% lower
139.2 vs 469.3 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $556,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High | $1,670⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $93,303 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter | 26.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% | 24.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 50 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 37 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% | 68.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% | 97.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 | 107,221 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.7 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 14.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Sandy Springs's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Sandy Springs is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy Springs leads 15 of 23 categories. Longmont wins 8 and Sandy Springs wins 15. 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 Longmont to Sandy Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $556,300 median home), income ($89,720 vs $93,303), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Sandy Springs, GA are about 1,218 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.