Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oklahoma City, OK
VS
Sandy Springs, GA
🏆 Sandy Springs leads 14 of 23 categories
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,251
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
681,088 ✓ Larger
Sandy Springs
Georgia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
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.
Oklahoma City, OK
Pros
Homes cost $360k less ($196,700 vs $556,300)
Rent averages $658/mo less ($1,012 vs $1,670)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Sandy Springs
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
Cons
Median income trails Sandy Springs by $29,052/yr
Violent crime (676.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2893.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (4.5% vs 3.7%)
Sandy Springs, GA
Pros
79% less violent crime than Oklahoma City
Households earn $29,052 more per year on average
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 0.8 pts lower (3.7%)
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $556,300
Higher rents — median is $1,670/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Oklahoma City
Key Differences at a Glance
Oklahoma City
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Oklahoma City
Median Home Value
$360k less
$196,700 vs $556,300
Oklahoma City
Summer Heat
3.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 89.4°F
Sandy Springs
Median Income
$29,052
$93,303 vs $64,251/yr
Sandy Springs
Violent Crime
79% lower
139.2 vs 676.0 per 100k
Sandy Springs
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
3.7% vs 4.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $196,700 ✓ Lower | $556,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,012 ✓ Lower | $1,670⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,251 | $93,303 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter | 26.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 8.5% | 24.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 162⚠ High | 50 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 37 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 138⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.2% | 68.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.7% | 97.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | OKLAHOMA CITY | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.3°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.7" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 681,088 ✓ Larger | 107,221 |
| Median Age | 34.9 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.5% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 14.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma City's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Sandy Springs's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Oklahoma City is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy Springs leads 14 of 23 categories. Oklahoma City wins 9 and Sandy Springs wins 14. 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 Oklahoma City to Sandy Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($196,700 vs $556,300 median home), income ($64,251 vs $93,303), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oklahoma City, OK and Sandy Springs, GA are about 754 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.