Lexington, Tennessee vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 4.7% more expensive than Lexington, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,335 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Sanford
than in Lexington, Tennessee
Lexington, TN vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Lexington, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher