Durham, NC vs Sandy Springs, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 137). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 283,506 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+44.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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