New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,715 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Sanford
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to New Orleans, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower