Sanford, Maine vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 19.8% more expensive than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $174,295 in Merrimack, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrimack, New Hampshire is more expensive than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Merrimack
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Merrimack, NH
Compared to Sanford, Merrimack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher