Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pueblo, CO
VS
Sandy Springs, GA
🏆 Sandy Springs leads 12 of 23 categories
Pueblo
Colorado
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,794
Violent Crime Index
375⚠ High
Population
111,430 ✓ Larger
Sandy Springs
Georgia
12
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.
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $359k less ($197,700 vs $556,300)
Rent averages $730/mo less ($940 vs $1,670)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Sandy Springs
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Cons
Median income trails Sandy Springs by $40,509/yr
Violent crime (1424.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4942.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 3.7%)
Sandy Springs, GA
Pros
Households earn $40,509 more per year on average
90% less violent crime than Pueblo
More college-educated — 68.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.9 pts lower (3.7%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (139.2 vs 380/100k)
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 9% higher than Pueblo
Key Differences at a Glance
Pueblo
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$359k less
$197,700 vs $556,300
Pueblo
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 93.0°F vs 89.4°F
Sandy Springs
Median Income
$40,509
$93,303 vs $52,794/yr
Sandy Springs
Violent Crime
90% lower
139.2 vs 1424.1 per 100k
Sandy Springs
Unemployment
2.9 pp lower
3.7% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pueblo, CO | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,700 ✓ Lower | $556,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $940 ✓ Lower | $1,670⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,794 | $93,303 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 26.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 24.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 319⚠ High | 50 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 375⚠ High | 37 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 235⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 68.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 97.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.0°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,430 ✓ Larger | 107,221 |
| Median Age | 37.8 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 18.3% ✓ More | 14.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pueblo's cost of living index is 92.4 vs Sandy Springs's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy Springs leads 12 of 23 categories. Pueblo wins 11 and Sandy Springs wins 12. 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 Pueblo to Sandy Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,700 vs $556,300 median home), income ($52,794 vs $93,303), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pueblo, CO and Sandy Springs, GA are about 1,166 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.