Sanford, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 90.1% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,565 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Boston
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Sanford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.1% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  87.2% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.5% higher