| | Sanford, NC | Longmont, CO | United States |
| Overall | 81.0 | 141.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.1 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Health | 101.6 | 85.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 61.4 | 170.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $261,600 | $535,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,070.0% | 9,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.4 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.1 | 155.0 | 100 |
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It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet, More
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