Houston, Texas vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,178 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Sanford
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Houston, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower