What is a pro or con of living in Sanford, North Carolinacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 40% cheaper in Sanford.

What salary do I need to live in Sanford, North Carolina copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts could decrease to $43,811 in Sanford, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. SANFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 12.4% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,811 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% cheaper in Sanford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Sanford, NC

Compared to Springfield, Sanford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.6% lower

Commute

24.6% lower

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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