Newton, MA 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.8). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 27). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $93,303).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 88,415 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+44.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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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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