Pocono, Pennsylvania vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 16.2% cheaper than Pocono, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,900 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocono, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Pocono, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Sanford
than in Pocono, Pennsylvania
Pocono, PA vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Pocono, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower