Ridgecrest, California vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 16.0% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $66,340 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Sanford
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Ridgecrest, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower