Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 15.2% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,399 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Sanford
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Jacksonville, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher