Franconia, Virginia vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 41.9% cheaper than Franconia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,029 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Franconia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Franconia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Sanford
than in Franconia, Virginia
Franconia, VA vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Franconia, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower