Sanford, Maine vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 6.3% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $46,859 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Belfast
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Sanford, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower