Sanford, Maine vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 19.4% more expensive than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,686 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Cary
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Sanford, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower