Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Sanford, NC vs Norfolk, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Norfolk spends 25.8% more per student than Sanford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% lower in Norfolk than in Sanford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 9.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sanford
 Sanford, NCNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,304  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews
Ami · Sanford, NC
Housing in Sanford, NC
Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sanford

See all reviews
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews
J · Norfolk, VA
Norfolk is a great place to live.
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

   |    Reply
Susan · Norfolk, VA
Year 2018
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

   |    Reply
K. · Bloomfield, NJ
It's a harbor town
Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Norfolk

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Fallbrook, CaliforniaRound Rock, TexasCompare
 North Bay, WisconsinBelfast, MaineCompare
 Tallahassee, FloridaSpring Hill, FloridaCompare
 Union, KentuckyVersailles, KentuckyCompare
 Lancaster, PennsylvaniaDuluth, GeorgiaCompare
 Belle Meade, TennesseeAmerican Fork, UtahCompare
 Vacaville, CaliforniaHendersonville, TennesseeCompare
 Kingsport, TennesseeDelaware, OhioCompare
 Brevard, North CarolinaCashiers, North CarolinaCompare
 Tinley Park, IllinoisAllentown, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Sanford, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Norfolk, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.