Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 9.3% cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $54,416 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Sanford
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Manchester, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower