Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Sanford, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Florida is 3.6% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,487 in Sanford, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Florida is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Sanford
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Sanford, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher