Milbank, South Dakota vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 7.3% more expensive than Milbank, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,657 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Milbank, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is more expensive than Milbank, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Sanford
than in Milbank, South Dakota
Milbank, SD vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Milbank, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower